1 c. corn oil butter (stick form - 2 sticks)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
2 tbsp. corn syrup (light or dark)
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. shredded orange peel (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. crushed cardamom (or slightly less of finely ground cardamom)

Chill. Make into small balls. Dip into sugar and press lightly with a sugared glass. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes. Makes about 100 small cookies.