Sledding Teddies
"I've been making these special holiday cookies at Christmastime for almost 30 years. They take a while but are worth it, because the teddy bears are so cute and taste delicious. —Linda Nealley of Newburgh, Maine..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, cubed
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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2/3 cup molasses
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup shortening
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2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons 2% milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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16 candy canes (about 5-1/4 inches)
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8 whole graham crackers
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16 heart shaped sprinkles
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32 black nonpareils
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Ivory gel food coloring
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