In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and baking soda. Continue to mix until the dough is smooth.
Slowly add in the flour and water, until the dough becomes thicker.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Remove the dough from wrap, and roll out to be about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies with cutters.
Place shapes on a small piece of parchment paper that fits in the basket. Do not let the pieces overlap, and fold the parchment paper under around the edges.
Cook at 370 degrees for 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness and size of cookie shapes.