1 c. butter (soft)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baing soda
2 c. flour
1 egg (beaten)
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp. each cloves, ginger, cinnamon
Black pepper

Cream butter, sugar with eggs and corn syrup. Sift flour with spices and soda. Combine. Chill. Roll on floured surface. Cut with fancy cutters. Bake until golden, 350 degrees, 5-10 minutes. Ice if desired.