Gingerbread Bears

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(21)
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These scrumptious little cuties taste great decorated with icing or just left plain. For a darker, spicier cookie, use molasses instead of corn syrup.

Submitted by Allrecipes Member
Updated on July 14, 2022
4
4
Servings:
18
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 1 cup butter

  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar

  • ⅔ cup corn syrup

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ).

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
11g Fat
39g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 51mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.