Ingredients

• 2 ^3/4 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

• Sift together flour, soda, and spices; stir in nuts.
• Beat egg and add corn syrup, sugar, lemon juice, and rind and mix well. Stir in the flour mixture.
• Divide the dough in half and put it on greased and floured baking sheets. Flatten dough with moistened hands to 1/8 inch thick. Bake in 400°F oven 13 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Remove from oven and brush with icing made by mixing confectioners' sugar with water. Cut while still warm. Cover and store in a tightly fitting container.