Gingerbread Bears

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

870 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 31.5g 40% DV
Carbs 140.9g 51% DV
Fiber 26g 93% DV
Sugar 48.4g 97% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6999mg 100% DV
Potassium 924.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1% DV
Calcium 521.3mg 40% DV
Iron 11.9mg 66% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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