Title: Gingerbread Teddy Bear Cookies
Categories: Holiday Cookie Gift Christmas Kids
Yield: 1 Servings
| 1 | c | Butter or margarine |
| 2/3 | c | Packed brown sugar |
| 2/3 | c | Dark or light corn syrup |
| 4 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 | ts | Ground ginger |
| 3/4 | ts | Baking soda |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground cloves |
| 1 | | Beaten egg |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Vanilla |
| | | Miniature chocolate pieces |
| | | Royal icing for decorating |
In a saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Cook and
stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour
into a large mixing bowl and cool 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine flour,
cinnamon, ginger, soda, and cloves.
Add egg and vanilla to butter mixture and mix well. Add the flour
mixture and beat until well mixed. Divide the dough in half. Cover and
chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
To make each bear shape dough into one 1 inch ball, one 3/4 inch ball,
six 1/2 inch balls, and five 1/4 inch balls. On an ungreased cookie sheet
flatten the 1 inch ball to 1/2 inch thickness for body. Attach the 3/4 inch
ball for head and flatten to 1/2 inch. Attach the 1/2 inch balls for arms,
legs, and ears. Arrange remaining 1/4 inch balls atop ends of arms and legs
for paws. Use chocolate pieces for eyes and navel. Bake in a 350 degree
oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done. Carefully remove and cool. If
desired, pipe on bow ties with royal icing. Makes 16 From: Better Homes and
Gardens "Cookies for Christmas"