3 c. self-rising flour
2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark Karo syrup

Mix ingredients. When rolling out dough, use 1/2 flour and 1/2 confectioners sugar to keep cookies from tasting floury. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes on a lightly greased cookie sheet.