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In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter till fluffy and pale yellow.
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Add in the sugar and beat for about 2 min till soft and almost white.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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Add in Large eggs and vanilla.
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Beat at medium speed for about 30 seconds.
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Add in the flour, baking soda and salt to the mix and mix slowly for 30 seconds, till the dough forms a ball and the flour is incorporated.
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Don't over mix.
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Divide the dough in 4 parts.
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Place the dough in a large piece of wax paper.
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Roll the dough to create a smooth cylinder about 6 inches long and 1 1/2 to 2 inches across.
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Twist the ends of paper to seal, and refrigeratefor at least 1 hour.
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Repeat with rest.
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To make teddy bears, cut 3 rounds of dough about 1/4 inch thick.
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On a non-stick cookie sheet or possibly on parchment paper, place 2 rounds, one overlapping slightly the other to create head and body.
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The third round cut in 4 even parts and overlap to create legs and arms.
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Use a little more dough for ears.
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Decorate with chocolate chips, M&M'S® or possibly other candy.
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To bake cookies, place in a preheated 375 degree oven for 5 to 8 min, till barely browned at the edges and golden on the bottom.
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Remove cookies to cooling rack.
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After the cookies are cool, decorate with thin streams of royal icing.
