Cinnamon Polar Bear Cookies

Cinnamon Polar Bears (Directions & Sources Below)

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1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
Powdered sugar
1 tbsp (96) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
48 red cinnamon candies


1. In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Add flour and cinnamon; blend well.

2. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.

3. Heat oven to 350F. For each cookie, shape dough into 1-inch ball; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly.

4. Shape additional dough into 3 (1/4 inch) balls. Place 2 of the balls above and touching the larger ball for ears and 1 ball on top to resemble snout. Flatten slightly.

5. Bake at 350F for 11-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.

6. Lightly sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar. Press 2 chocolate chips into each cookie for eyes and 1 cinnamon candy for nose.
source: http://momstown-meals.momstown.ca/node/317