1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. lard
1/2 c. white syrup
1 egg
2 tbsp. sour milk
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 c. flour

Cream sugar and lard. Add syrup and eggs and mix well. Stir in sour milk and spices. Add flour and mix well. Chill dough several hours or overnight. Roll out and cut. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or until light brown. Frost as desired. Recipe may be doubled.