Granny's Spice Cookies

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, corn syrup, orange peel and cold water.

Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; ad to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least an hour.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to ⅛- inch thickness. Cu into desired shapes. Place on greased baking sheets. Decorate as desired. Bake at 375℉ (190℃) for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Shown with sprinkles lightly over, a red dot in center. A hole close to top with ribbon in hung on the tree, or laying on a plate. Cut with a scalloped biscuit cutter.