1 c. butter
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
2/3 c. dark corn syrup or light corn syrup or molasses (you can use a combination)
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 beaten egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Miniature semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Decorator Icing (if desired)

Can use 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon & grinder.

In 2 quart glass bowl combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup - microwave stirring often until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved (this can also be done in a saucepan). Pour into a large mixing bowl and cool 5 minutes.

Meanwhile combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, soda and cloves. Add egg and vanilla to cooled butter mixture; mix well. Add flour mixture beat until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

To make each bear roll 1 (1 inch) ball for body 1 3/4 inch ball for head 7 1/2 inch ball for arms, legs, ears and nose. Place balls in proper order (nose on head near where head and body meet flatten balls slightly. Use mini chocolate chips for eyes and end of nose and navel. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, carefully remove and cool on wire rack if desired pipe on bow ties with decorator icing.