Gingerbread Teddy Bears Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Teddy Bears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, cubed; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup molasses; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; Miniature chocolate chips; Decorating icing and sprinkles

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup molasses
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Miniature chocolate chips
Decorating icing and sprinkles

1
In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and molasses. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and cloves; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Shape dough into ten balls, 2 in. each; ten balls, 1 in. each; 40 balls, 1/2 in. each; and 20 balls, 3/8 in. each. Place the 2-in. balls on three foil-lined
3
for the body of eight bears; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Position 1-in. balls for heads; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Attach four 1/2-in. balls to each bear for arms and legs. Attach two 3/8-in. balls for ears. Add chocolate chips for eyes and buttons.
4
Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 10 minutes before carefully removing to wire racks to cool completely. With frosting, pipe ears, muzzle and paws; add sprinkles for fingers, toes and nose.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, cubed, 2/3 cup packed brown sugar, 2/3 cup molasses, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Teddy Bears falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Teddy Bears

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