Gingerbread Bears
What's even cuter than a gingerbread man? Gingerbread Bears! This gingerbread men recipe creates gingerbears. It's a classic Christmas cookie that is both delicious and festive. You can get creative when it comes to decorating, but the suspenders and bow tie that are in the author's photo are adorable if you want to copy her. She used royal icing, colored sugar, and little candies. You're sure to have fun making and decorating these gingerbread bears with your family.
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you enjoyed making our adorable Gingerbread Bears, you'll love getting into the holiday spirit with these festive Christmas recipes!
First up, why not try your hand at making some classic Christmas sugar cookies? These cookies are a staple during the holiday season and can be decorated with royal icing, colored sugar, and festive sprinkles. You can use cookie cutters to create fun shapes like Christmas trees, candy canes, and snowflakes. Get the whole family involved in decorating these delicious cookies!
For those who enjoy a little spice in their holiday treats, consider making some homemade cinnamon rolls. These warm and gooey rolls are perfect for Christmas morning breakfast or as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of hot cocoa by the fire. You can customize your cinnamon rolls with different toppings like cream cheese frosting, chopped nuts, or dried fruit to make them extra special.
Finally, why not try your hand at making a festive yule log cake? This traditional Christmas dessert is not only delicious but also makes a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table. You can decorate your yule log cake with chocolate frosting, powdered sugar "snow," and decorative holly leaves and berries. It's sure to impress your guests and make your Christmas celebration even more special.
Have fun getting creative in the kitchen with these Christmas recipes and enjoy spreading holiday cheer with your homemade treats!
Yields3 Dozen Bears
Preparation Time35 min
Chilling Time2 hr
Cooking Time10 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup light molasses
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- Decorations as desired
Instructions
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Measure 3 1/2 cups flour; sift together with spices, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and mix on high speed until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. Add egg and mix well. Stop the mixer and add molasses and lemon rind. Mix on low speed to combine. Stir in dry ingredients with a wooden spoon.
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Divide dough into four parts. Wrap each one separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
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Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.
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Remove one piece of dough from the refrigerator at a time. Roll the well-chilled dough on a floured board or between sheets of waxed paper to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out with cookie cutters and carefully transfer to prepared baking sheets, leaving 1-inch between each cookie
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Bake just until the cookies are lightly browned and set, 7 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Transfer from baking sheets to a wire rack and cool completely before decorating. Decorate as desired. Store in airtight containers.
