Description

These Adorable Bear Cookies are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that will charm both kids and adults alike. With a buttery cookie base and fun decorations, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holidays to parties.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Decorations:

red food coloring, as needed
brown food coloring, as needed
1/2 cup melted white chocolate or thick vanilla frosting
16 small chocolate chips or candy melts for noses
32 candy eyes or small dots of black decorating gel
heart sprinkles, as needed

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into portions and tint one portion red and another brown, leaving some plain if desired for contrast.
Scoop dough into medium balls for the bear faces and add two smaller pieces on top for the ears, gently pressing them together.
Place the shaped bears on the prepared baking sheets and chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look baked without overbrowning.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Add melted white chocolate or vanilla frosting to the center of each cookie to create the muzzle.
Attach the candy eyes and place a chocolate chip or candy melt in the center for the nose.
Draw a small mouth with decorating gel and finish with heart sprinkles near the ears or cheeks.
Let the decorations set completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Use chilled dough if the bear ears start to soften or lose shape while you work.
Let the cookies cool completely before decorating so the muzzle and face details stay neat.
For the cleanest design, use a small spoon or piping bag to add the white chocolate or frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 28mg