Description
These adorable Chocolate Chip Teddy Bear Cookies are not only delicious but also fun to make with kids. Soft and chewy, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, and the cute teddy bear shapes make them extra special.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
For Decorating:
- Chocolate chips or candy melts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Shape Teddy Bears: Roll dough into balls for the body, head, ears, arms, and legs. Press together to form teddy bears on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden. Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate: Once cooled, use melted chocolate or candy melts to add features.
Notes
- Mini chocolate chips help with cookie structure and prevent spreading.
- Chill the dough if too soft for shaping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
