Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 cups quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 1/2 ounces of brown decorator frosting
  • 24 red miniature candy covered plain chocolate candies

Method

  • In large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter.
  • Beat until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and eggs, blend well.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, oats and baking soda, mix well.
  • Add to brown sugar mixture, blend well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
  • Heat oven to 375.
  • 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 ones on top to form ears.
  • Flatten dough slightly.
  • Crimp edges with fork.
  • Repeat with remaining dough, placing large balls of dough 3 inches apart.
  • Bake at 375 for 7 - 10 minutes or until light brown.
  • Cool completely.
  • 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 candy coated chocolate piece on cookie.
  • Let icing set before storing.