Granny's Spice Cookies

by Valerie Hudson

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
2 tbsp. orange peel, grated
1 tbsp. cold water
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Red hot candies
Nonpareils and/or sprinlles

INSTRUCTIONS

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 an hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on greased baking sheets. Decorate as desired. Bake at 375°F for 6-8 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.

CHEF COMMENTS

Granny always had a batch of these delicious, crispy cookies waiting for us at her home.

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