1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 beaten egg
2 tbsp. white syrup
1/4 tsp. anise oil
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger

Cream sugar and butter; add egg, syrup and anise oil. Mix well. Gradually add remaining dry ingredients. Dough will be thick. Cut into tiny pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes.