Honey bears

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Ingredients Lbs. Ozs. Method

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Honey 4 lbs. 7 oz.

Granulated sugar 2 lbs.

Shortening 1 lb.

Eggs 10 oz.

Ground ginger 2 oz.

Vanilla 1 oz.

Salt 1 oz.

Cream together.

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Whole milk 1 lb.

Baking soda 2 oz.

Dissolve baking soda in milk. Add to creamed mixture; mix at low speed until thoroughly combined .

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Pastry flour 7 lbs. 8 oz.

Add to above mixture at medium speed just until blended.

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Instructions: Roll out dough to 1/8-in. thick. Cut with bear-shaped cookie cutters. Lightly brush cookies with water; decortate with candied fruits and nuts as desired. Bake at 360·F for 12-15 minutes. Yields about 15 dozen 1/2-oz. cookies.