Spice Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon cold water
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Red-hot candies, nonpareils and/or sprinkles

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 1 hour.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes.

Place on greased baking sheets. Decorate as desired. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 24 servings.