Gingersnaps (Pepparkakor)

Directions

1. 1
   Bring sugar, syrup, ginger, and cloves to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add the baking soda to the sugar mixture, then pour over the butter.
4. 4
   Stir until the butter is melted.
5. 5
   Add the egg and flour. Mix until thoroughly blended.
6. 6
   Knead the dough, then place in the refrigerator to chill.
7. 7
   Roll out the dough on a floured board to 1/16 inch thickness.
8. 8
   Using a knife or fancy cookie cutters, cut the dough into shapes.
9. 9
   Place cookies on a greased (or nonstick) baking sheet.
10. 10
    Bake at 325F for 8-10 minutes.
11. 11
    Cookies will firm up as they cool.
12. 12
    Re-roll the scraps and repeat until all of the dough is used.