Description
Adorable Teddy Bear Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine the soft, chewy texture of classic chocolate chip cookies with a fun bear-shaped design, complete with easy icing decorations for the cutest edible treat.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
¼ tsp (1 g) baking powder
½ tsp (2 g) baking soda
¾ tsp (4.5 g) table salt
½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
⅓ cup (73.33 g) brown sugar, packed
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp (4 g) vanilla extract
1 cup (180 g) chocolate chips
4 tbsp (32 g) powdered sugar
1–2½ tsp (7.5–18.75 g) water
Food coloring (black and pink or red)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then stir in chocolate chips until dough forms.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop medium dough balls (2–3 tbsp each) onto baking sheets, spacing 3–4 inches apart.
- Place small 1 tsp dough balls on the top left and right for bear ears.
- Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are golden. Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with ¼ tsp water at a time until smooth and pipeable.
- Divide icing into three portions: white for snout/ears, black for eyes/nose, pink/red for blush.
- Pipe decorations: start with white icing, let dry slightly, then add black details and pink blush.
- Allow icing to set, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For vegan cookies, use a flax egg and dairy-free butter.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Get creative with icing—add bows, glasses, or other accessories.
- Dough can be frozen in balls for up to 3 months.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
