Yield: 54 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
⅔ cup | Honey |
⅔ cup | Molasses |
⅔ cup | Brown sugar |
½ cup | Butter |
⅓ cup | Egg |
4 cups | All-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons | Baking powder |
1½ teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
1½ teaspoon | Ground ginger |
½ teaspoon | Ground cloves |
\N \N | Salt |
Method: Combine and blend honey, molasses, brown sugar, butter and egg. Combine and sift together flour and remaining dry ingredients; add to honey mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled. Roll out ⅛-inch thick and cut with 3- to 4-inch bear cookie cutter. Bake at 350 F oven 12 minutes until lightly browned. Brush with icing and decorate with currants or raisins, if desired.
Decorator's Icing: Mix 8 ounce sifted confectioners' sugar with 3 to 4 tablespoons water to brushing consistency.
Submitted By DAN KLEPACH On 08-14-95