Sheqerpare

Description
Cookies in syrup

Ingredients

 * 1 cup sugar
 * ¾ cup butter, softened
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 cups flour
 * ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Syrup

 * 1 cup sugar
 * ¾ cup water
 * ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 2 to 3 whole cloves

Directions

 * 1) Mix 1 cup sugar and butter in a bowl.
 * 2) Add yolks and stir until smooth.
 * 3) Add flour and baking soda and stir until a soft dough forms.
 * 4) Roll out the dough.
 * 5) Cut it into 2-inch rounds and place it on baking sheets.
 * 6) Bake at 350°F until pale gold for 20 minutes.
 * 7) Meanwhile, make the syrup.

Syrup

 * 1) Bring the remaining 1 cup sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan and cook until syrup spins a long thread, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
 * 2) Remove from heat and season with vanilla and cloves to taste.
 * 3) Remove cookies from oven when golden and allow them to cool.
 * 4) Pour hot syrup over cookies.
 * 5) Serve at room temperature.