1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. syrup
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. anise (ground or oil)
3 3/4 c. flour

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Add rest of liquids, then sifted dry ingredients. Chill dough for easier handling. Roll into pencil-sized ropes. Wrap in Saran Wrap and freeze. Using sharp knife, cut into hazel nut size pieces. Bake on cookie sheets at 375 degrees for 7 minutes.