Ginger Spice Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided in half
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 egg white, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped into small bits
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• confectioner’s sugar or icing for garnish, optional