How to Make Gingerbread Bears - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gingerbread Bears are a delicious and whimsical treat that are perfect for the holiday season. These adorable little cookies are not only fun to make, but they also make a wonderful gift or addition to any festive gathering. With their warm, spicy flavor and cute bear shapes, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

This recipe for Gingerbread Bears is a traditional one, with all the classic ingredients and flavors that you would expect. The cookies are made with...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • 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

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 140mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 51mg