Gingerbread Bear Biscuits

In a medium saucepan, Stir together the butter, dark brown soft sugar and golden syrup over medium heat until dissolved. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir the egg and vanilla into the melted mixture until smooth. Sieve together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; stir into the wet mixture. Cover and chill dough for a few hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ).

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 5mm thickness. Cut into bear shapes with a cookie cutter and place onto an unprepared baking tray. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, biscuits should be firm.