1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
2 tbsp. dark corn syrup
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cloves

Cream butter with sugar; blend in egg and corn syrup. Add flour, sifted with baking soda and spices. Mix well. Chill. Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness; cut with assorted cookie cutters. Bake at 325 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.