*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Teddy Bears Cookies

Recipe By     : Pillsbury Classic Cookies and Bars
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:55
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  cups          brown sugar -- firmly packed
   1      cup           butter -- softened
   2      teaspoons     vanilla -- real
   2                    eggs
   2 1/4  cups          Pillsbury BEST flour
   2 1/2  cups          quick-cooking oats
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
                        brown or chocolate decorator icing
                        red M & Ms

1.  In large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; beat until light
    and fluffy.  Add vanilla and eggs; blend well.
2.  Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.  In medium
    bowl, combine flour, oats and baking soda; mix well.  Add to
    brown sugar mixture; blend well.  Cover with plastic wrap;
    refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
3.  Heat oven to 375°F.  For each bear, form two 1/2 inch balls and
    one 1-1/2 inch ball.  Place the large ball on ungreased cookie
    sheet; place smaller pieces on top to form ears.  Flatten dough
    slightly; crimp edges with fork.  Repeat with remaining dough,
    placing large balls of dough 3 inches apart on cookie sheets.  
4.  Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.  Cool 2
    minutes; remove from cookie sheets.  Cool 10 minutes or until
    completely cooled.
5.  To decorate, use small round tip on decorator icing; pipe icing
    on each cookie for eyes and mouth.  For nose, use small amount of
    icing to secure M&M on cookie.  Let icing set before storing. 
    Store in lightly covered container.

2 dozen large cookies.

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NOTES: A friend will be very pleased to recieve a basket filled with
these oatmeal bears.  Tuck a little stuffed bear holding the recipe
into the basket along with the cookies.  Makes a great baby shower
gift!