Step #1
Cream together the butter or margarine, sugar & vanilla.
Step #2 Add the eggs.
Step #3 In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients.
Step #4 Gradually add to the creamed mixture & mix.
Step #5 Chill until firm.
Step #6 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step #7 For each cookie: Roll: 1 ball for the body (1 inch), 2 smaller balls for ears, 4 small balls for arms/legs (1/2inch), 1 ball for the head (3/4 inch), & 1 tiny ball for the nose.
Step #8 Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet.
Step #9 With tooth pick, draw eyes & mouth.
Step #10 Bake 6 mins or until set.
Step #11 Let cool 1 min, then remove this from cookie sheet.
Step #12 Optional: Make a ribbon around their necks using licorice whips (after baking).