Shepherd's Lambs

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter and sugar in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. 3
   Add egg, vanilla and almond flavoring; continue beating until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Remove 1/3 cup dough.
6. 6
   Place in bowl; stir in food color.
7. 7
   Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm.
8. 8
   Heat oven to 325F.
9. 9
   Shape plain dough into varying size (1/8- to 1/2-inch) small balls.
10. 10
    Place balls onto ungreased cookie sheet in 2 1/2x1 1/2-inch oval, leaving space for head and feet.
11. 11
    Shape brown dough into 2 small balls for each foot; press into oval shape.
12. 12
    Shape brown dough into 1/2-inch ball for head; press into oval shape.
13. 13
    Place tiny ball of plain dough on head for eye.
14. 14
    Shape plain dough into small ball; place on oval for tail.
15. 15
    Bake 12-16 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
16. 16
    Variation:
17. 17
    Roly Poly Teddy Bears: Heat oven to 325F.
18. 18
    Shape plain dough into varying size (1/8- to 1/2-inch) small balls.
19. 19
    Place balls onto ungreased cookie sheet in 1 1/2-inch circle.
20. 20
    Shape plain dough into 2 (1/2-inch) balls; flatten slightly.
21. 21
    Place onto circle for ears.
22. 22
    Shape brown dough into 2 (1/4-inch) balls; flatten slightly.
23. 23
    Place on top of larger circles for ears.
24. 24
    Shape brown dough into 2 small balls for eyes and 1 medium ball for nose; place on circle for eyes and nose.
25. 25
    Bake 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
26. 26
    Makes 24 teddy bears.