Grandma's Orange Cookies

3 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoon baking soda dissolved
in 1 tablespoon warm water
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons dark syrup
Grated orange rind from 1 large orange

Sift dry ingredients. Cream butter and
sugar. Stir in egg and syrup. Add
soda water and blend. Add rind and dry
ingredients. Mix thoroughly and chill
overnight. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut.
Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375 degrees
for 8-10 minutes.