Granny's splce cookles

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupButter or margarine --
Softened
cupSugar
1Egg -- lightly beaten
2tablespoonsLight corn syrup
2tablespoonsGrated orange peel
1tablespoonCold water
cupAll-purpose flour
2teaspoonsBaking soda
2teaspoonsGround cinnamon
1teaspoonGround ginger
½teaspoonGround cloves
Red hot candies, nonpareils
And/orsprinkle

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; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour, On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to ⅛-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on greased baking sheets. Decorate as desired. Bake at 375 deg. for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: about 4 dozen (3 inch cookies).

Recipe By : Taste of Home