Chocolate Chip Bear Cookies
Delightful bear-shaped cookies that combine rich flavors of brown sugar and butter with gooey chocolate chips, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened butter for best results.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Can be substituted with flax eggs for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate.
Special Tools
- 1 piece Bear-shaped cookie cutter Can use any cookie cutter if bear shape is not available.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out.
Mixing the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, folding until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Shaping and Baking
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Gently press down each ball and use the cookie cutter to shape the bears.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Can be frozen for longer storage. Adjust baking time for soft or crispy cookies.