Christmas Gingerbread Bowl and Cookies Pt. 1

2 Butter, unsalted; softened

3/4 c Brown sugar (dark), packed

1/2 c Sugar

1/3 c Molasses

3/4 c Corn syrup, dark

2 ts Vanilla extract

3 lg Eggs

8 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose

1 tb Baking soda

1 ts Salt

1 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Ground cloves

1 ts Ginger

1 ts Orange extract

1/2 ts Allspice

1/2 ts Fresh ground black pepper

Recipe by: Christmas in the Heartland SEE PART 2 FOR DIRECTIONS. -----