Teddy Bears Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed
• 1 cup butter softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract real
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• all-purpose
• 2 1/2 cups oats
• quick cooking
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• brown or icing for decorating chocolate

Instructions

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