In a medium bowl, whisk together flour baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, allspice and salt.

In a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar.

While continuing to mix, add the eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla. Blend thoroughly.

Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.

Chill dough 1 hour.

In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar for the coating.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Using walnut-sized pieces of dough, roll them in the cinnamon sugar to coat, making sure they are completely covered.

Place on an un-greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until puffed with surface slightly cracked.

Allow to cool on cookie sheet a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.