Gingerbread Cookies

I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread cookies, but these are soft and and delicious!

1 c. white sugar 1/4 c. dark corn syrup

2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. ground cloves

2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 c. butter

4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda

1. In medium saucepan combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Stir until blended well. Add corn syrup and 1/3 c. water. Cook and stir over medium heat just until mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat.

2. Add butter, stirring until melted. Cool 30 minutes.

3. Stir in 3 cups flour and soda, mixing until smooth.

4. Add remaining flour with hands and mix until flour disappears. Knead until smooth.

5. Refrigerate 2 hours (optional). Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thick. Cut out shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes.

Lisa Nelson