GINGERBREAD BEARS
These scrumptious little cuties taste great decorated with icing or just left plain. For a darker, spicier cookie, use molasses instead of corn syrup.
Provided by anonymous
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, Stir together the margarine, brown sugar, and molasses over medium heat until dissolved. Pour into a large mixing bowl, and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir the egg and vanilla into the melted mixture until smooth. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; stir into the wet mixture. Cover and chill dough for a few hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into bear shapes with a cookie cutter, and place onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 139.6 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
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Massab Maqbool
massab_m@hotmail.comI'm so proud of how my gingerbread bears turned out. They're the perfect addition to my holiday table.
leia coffman
l_c79@aol.comI had a lot of fun making these gingerbread bears. It was a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
Lara Dakhaz
lara60@hotmail.comI cleaned up my kitchen as I went along. This made the cleanup process much easier.
Galby gal001
galby-gal001@gmail.comI prepared all of my ingredients and tools before I started baking. This made the process go much smoother.
Md Johirul
johirul_md8@gmail.comI let my gingerbread bears cool completely before decorating them. This helped the icing to set properly.
Chilufya Ngona
ngona-chilufya@gmail.comI used different colored icing to decorate my gingerbread bears. They looked like little works of art!
Ak Reya
reya-ak@gmail.comI was short on time so I used a store-bought gingerbread mix to make these bears. They were still a hit with my family.
Chaima Ch
chaima-c@yahoo.comI experimented with different flavors of gingerbread bears. I made some with chocolate chips, some with dried cranberries, and some with chopped nuts. They all turned out great!
Justin Rosenberg
justin-r57@hotmail.comI made these gingerbread bears gluten-free by using almond flour and oat flour. They were just as good as the traditional version.
Rasheed Sumra
sumra.r94@gmail.comI made a healthier version of these gingerbread bears by using whole wheat flour and honey instead of sugar. They were still delicious!
Goodness Felix
g_f82@gmail.comI got creative with my gingerbread bears and added some festive sprinkles. They looked so cute and tasted even better.
Mokwe Nadine
n.m53@yahoo.comI'm a novice baker and these gingerbread bears were easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great.
chrissy flores
floreschrissy76@hotmail.co.ukI'm a huge fan of gingerbread and these bears did not disappoint. They were perfectly spiced and had a great texture.
Christine Mweni
christine-m36@gmail.comI made these gingerbread bears for my holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
OnlyMacNoob
onlymacnoob14@aol.comMy kids loved helping me make these gingerbread bears. They had so much fun decorating them.
Soliman Mamon
m_s45@gmail.comThese gingerbread bears are the cutest things I've ever baked! They were a hit with my family and friends.