These cookies have a spicy flavor and a crackled top. Good for
Christmas.

Ginger Crinkles

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Sugar

Heat oven to 375F. Combine sugar and butter in large mixer bowl. Beat at
medium speed until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Add egg, corn syrup and
vanilla. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2
minutes).

Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and
cloves. Continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).

Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar. Place 2 inches apart
on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are
lightly golden. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheets.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.
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