Chocolate Bear Parade

Directions

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies.

Combine brown sugar, shortening, water and vanilla in large bowl.

Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.

Beat eggs into creamed mixture.

Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

Mix into creamed mixture at low speed just until blended.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.

Smooth sides of cookies with back of teaspoon.

Press miniature bear cookies around the edge of each cookie with arms touching.

Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375℉ (190℃) for 7 to 9 minutes, or until cookies are set. DO NOT OVERBAKE.

Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.

Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.