1 cup (2 sticks) margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. corn syrup (Karo)
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. warm water
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
shredded rind of 1 large orange

Cream margarine and sugar. Stir in egg and syrup. Dissolve baking soda in warm water and add.

Sift together dry ingredients. Add orange rind and sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix until blended.

Shape the dough into 2 long rolls, 2-inches in diameter. Wrap each roll in waxed paper. Chill until firm.

Cut chilled rolls into 1/8-inch slices.

Bake on a baking sheet at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes about 8 dozen cookies.