Thursday, December 10, 2015

Be quick....

.....and catch that gingerbread man!  It looks like he's ready to make a run for it!

We will, however, be successful in our attempts to corral him.:-) He's due on the cookie tray!

This recipe was on the card to which a bear cookie cutter was attached.  It seemed to be an appropriate gift for a family member a number of years ago, so the cookies have become known as "Bear" Cookies.:-)

BEAR COOKIES
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon bakiing soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
- Sift all dry ingredients together.  Beat butter and sugars until smooth.  Add egg, molasses, and vanilla.  Beat until well-mixed.  Add dry ingredients a little at a time until well-mixed.  Make into a ball and chill for one hour.  Roll out and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until almost firm.
Of course, the number of cookies this recipe will make depends on the size of your cookie cutter.:-) This is a new size for me this year!  Now, just to add trim, and he'll be ready!

More to follow!

7 comments:

  1. You always make everything from your kitchen so special, and I'm sure these cookies will be delightful! I wouldn't need any embellishment to enjoy them, as I'm easy to please! Have a fabulous Friday, Sister! Love you!

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  2. Gingerbread bears sound good to me. I'm sure they will be very tasty.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  3. Great recipe but... what if he runs away?

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  4. I hope to get to some baking next week. I love this recipe.
    I bet it smelled just so wonderful in your kitchen. Have a lovely weekend Nellie.

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  5. I love the story of the gingerbread man as a child. I think i thought it was true.

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  6. I have to make some cookies for the library cookie sale next weekend.
    *Nellie, I got the card informing me that you are giving me the magazine subscription. Soon, I guess!

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