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Red Velvet Bear Cookies

Irresistible Red Velvet Bear Cookies for Sweet Celebrations

These Red Velvet Bear Cookies are soft, fluffy, and perfect for celebrating special occasions with their charming bear shapes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon and level to avoid compacting
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder ensure it's sifted for smooth mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda leavening agent for fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder leavening agent for fluffiness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with vegan butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with alternative sweeteners
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar adds moisture and deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar reacts with baking soda for a lighter cookie
  • 1 Egg omit for vegan version, replace with plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring use oil-based for best results
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Melted Chocolate choose high-quality for best melting
  • 1 Oil-Based Food Coloring ensures chocolate remains smooth

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Red Velvet Bear Cookies
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the melted butter and granulated sugars until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract, white vinegar, egg (or plant-based milk for vegan), and red food coloring until smooth.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don't overmix.
  4. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line your baking trays with parchment paper.
  6. Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to form balls about 1 ½ tablespoons each, placing them 3 inches apart on the trays. Shape smaller balls for ears and place them on top.
  7. Bake: Slide the trays into the oven and bake for 9-11 minutes.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the pans for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Decorate Faces: Pipe melted chocolate onto each cookie to create bear snouts, eyes, and noses. Optional: dye some white chocolate for a cute blush!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for easy handling and chewy texture. Use quality ingredients for the best flavors.

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