Red Velvet Bear Cookies
Delightfully soft and festive red velvet bear-shaped cookies that are perfect for holiday celebrations or a charming treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Optional: chocolate chips or candy eyes for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the red food coloring until the dough is uniformly red.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use a bear-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Decorate with chocolate chips or candy eyes if desired.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set but cookies remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a cream cheese frosting on top once the cookies have cooled, or sprinkle with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
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