Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Bears

Directions

Beat peanut butter, margarine or butter, and shortening in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda; beat until combined.

Beat in egg and vanilla.

Beat in as much of the flour and cracker crumbs as you can with the mixer on medium speed, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

Stir in any remaining flour and crumbs with a wooden spoon.

For each bear cookie, shape some of the dough into on 1¼ inch ball (for body), one ¾ inch ball (for head), three balls slightly smaller than ¼ inch (for nose and ears), two 1½ x ½ inch logs (for arms), and two 1¼ x ¾ inch logs (for legs).

Decorate bears before baking by pressing in chocolate pieces for eyes and paws.

Bake in a 325℉ (160℃) oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.