Gingerbread Teddy Bear Cookies
Description
This International dessert features Butter or margarine, Packed brown sugar, Dark or light corn syrup, All-purpose flour, Ground cinnamon. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Miniature chocolate pieces Royal icing for decorating In a saucepan
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combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.
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Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
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Pour into a large mixing bowl and cool 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, soda, and cloves.
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Add egg and vanilla to butter mixture and mix well.
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Add the flour mixture and beat until well mixed.
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Divide the dough in half.
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Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
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make each bear
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shape dough into one 1 inch ball, one 3/4 inch ball, six 1/2 inch balls, and five 1/4 inch balls.
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On an ungreased cookie sheet flatten the 1 inch ball to 1/2 inch thickness for body.
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Attach the 3/4 inch ball for head and flatten to 1/2 inch.
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Attach the 1/2 inch balls for arms, legs, and ears.
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Arrange remaining 1/4 inch balls atop ends of arms and legs for paws.
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Use chocolate pieces for eyes and navel.
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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
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Carefully remove and cool.
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If desired, pipe on bow ties with royal icing
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 390.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.7g18%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 23.7mg8%
- Sodium 170.4mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 63.6g22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
- Sugars 13.3g
- Protein 7.0g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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