Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup dark corn syrup1/4 cup molasses4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon ground clovesOptional: Slivered almonds and frosting of choice
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. 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.
Preheat the oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 4-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. 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.
