Gingerbread Bears Recipe

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.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ).

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.