Recipe By : Pillsbury Classic Cookies and Bars
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:55
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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!
