Sheqerpare

Ingredients
2 to 3 whole cloves
 * 2 cups sugar
 * 3/4 cup butter, softened
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 cups flour
 * 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
 * 3/4 cup water
 * 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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. Cut it into 2-inch rounds and place it on baking sheets.
 * 5) Bake at 350 degrees until pale gold for 20 minutes.
 * 6) Meanwhile, make the syrup.
 * 7) 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.
 * 8) Remove from heat and season with vanilla and cloves to taste.
 * 9) Remove cookies from oven when golden and allow them to cool.
 * 10) Pour hot syrup over cookies. Serve at room temperature.