Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 1-3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Slivered almonds, optional
  • Frosting of your choice, optional

Method

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, corn syrup and molasses. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
  • . Top with almonds if desired or leave plain.
  • Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost plain cookies if desired.