1993 1st Place Ginger Cookies

Yield:	80 Servings
Categories:	Cookies, Holiday

1	c	Granulated sugar
1/2	c	Dark corn syrup
1/2	c	Water
1	tb	Ground ginger
2	ts	Cinnamon
2	ts	Ground cloves
1	c	Unsalted butter or margarine
4	c	All-purpose flour
1 1/2	ts	Baking soda
		Liquid food coloring,
		If desired