1/3 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. molasses
1 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. water
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
6 c. flour

Cream shortening, molasses and brown sugar. Add cold water, then soda, salt and spices. Blend in flour. Knead. Make a large ball for a bear tummy, a medium ball for the head, two tiny balls for ears, four little balls for arms and legs. Decorate with nuts and raisins. Bake on piece of foil for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 15-20 bears.