Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Icing

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

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