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!