Description
Delightfully cute and delicious Chocolate Chip Teddy Bear Cookies, perfect for sharing and decorating. These soft-baked cookies feature mini chocolate chips mixed into a classic buttery dough and are creatively assembled into teddy bear shapes with additional chocolate chips and candy eyes for decoration.
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 packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Mix-ins and Decorations
- 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 prepare for baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the vanilla extract and egg, beating until well blended.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated. Fold in the mini chocolate chips to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Shape the Teddy Bears: Use tablespoon-sized portions of dough to form the bear’s body and smaller portions to create the head and limbs. Assemble each teddy bear shape on the prepared baking sheet. Decorate each bear with additional chocolate chips for the nose and candy eyes for a charming touch.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- You can substitute candy eyes with mini chocolate chips or raisins if preferred.
- Chilling the dough briefly can help maintain the teddy bear shapes during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
