Description
Delight your taste buds with these adorable Chocolate Chip Teddy Bear Cookies, perfect for parties, kids, or any chocolate chip cookie lover. Soft, buttery, and packed with mini chocolate chips, these charming bear-shaped cookies are decorated with extra chocolate chips and candy eyes for a fun and festive treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Add-ins and Decoration
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Additional chocolate chips for decorating
- Candy eyes for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Then, add the vanilla extract and egg and beat until well combined.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Shape the Teddy Bears: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop portions of dough to form the teddy bear’s body. Use smaller dough portions for the head, arms, and legs, and assemble each bear directly on the prepared baking sheet. Decorate each bear with additional chocolate chips for the nose and attach candy eyes to bring them to life.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the assembled teddy bears in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- If you don’t have candy eyes, mini chocolate chips or raisins can be used as alternatives.
- Assemble the teddy bears carefully to avoid the limbs falling off during baking.
- For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
