Teddy Bear Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Teddy Bear Chocolate Cookies are adorable treats perfect for any occasion. With a rich cocoa flavor and sweet decorations, they’re as delightful to look at as they are to eat. This recipe makes charming cookies that kids and adults will both enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 5 tbsp (75 g) cold butter
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Chocolate chips (for eyes and nose)
- White chocolate (for decoration)
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder. Rub in the cold butter with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Step 2: Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix to form a dough.
- Step 3: Grease your palms lightly with oil and shape the dough into balls of various sizes to form the teddy bear’s body pieces. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Step 4: Freeze the dough balls for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up.
- Step 5: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cookies on the lined tray for 12 to 15 minutes. Allow them to cool completely on the tray.
- Step 6: If any body parts separate after baking, reattach them using melted chocolate once the cookies are fully cooled.
- Step 7: Melt the white chocolate and pipe the teddy bear’s muzzle on a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Step 8: Add a drop of pink food coloring to some melted white chocolate and pipe small hearts on the mat for decoration.
- Step 9: When the cookies are cool, use melted chocolate to attach the muzzle, chocolate chips for eyes and nose, and a pink heart to complete the teddy bear look.
Tips & Variations
- Use cold butter straight from the fridge for a crumbly texture that holds its shape well.
- Substitute pink food coloring with red or other favorite colors for different heart decorations.
- For added flavor, try mixing a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder into the dough.
- Decorate with different types of chocolate or candy for unique expressions on your teddy bears.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If decorated with melted chocolate, keep the container in a cool place to prevent melting. Reheat slightly in a warm oven if you prefer them soft, but these are best enjoyed fresh or at room temperature.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use sweetened condensed milk in place of regular milk?
Yes, sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and moisture, helping to bind the dough. Regular milk would not give the same texture or sweetness.
What if my cookies break apart after baking?
This can happen if the dough wasn’t chilled enough or was rolled too thin. You can fix broken pieces by sticking them back together with melted chocolate once cooled.
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Teddy Bear Chocolate Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 cookies depending on size 1x
Description
These Teddy Bear Chocolate Cookies are adorable, rich, and perfect for any occasion. Made with cocoa powder and condensed milk, they have a soft yet slightly crumbly texture. Decorated with melted white chocolate and pink-colored hearts, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Ideal for cookie lovers and those who enjoy a fun baking project with charming results.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 5 tbsp (75 g) cold butter
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Decoration
- Chocolate chips (for eyes and nose)
- White chocolate (for piping the muzzle)
- Pink color (food coloring for hearts)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Mixture: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder thoroughly. This dry base gives the cookies their chocolate flavor.
- Incorporate Butter: Rub the cold butter into the dry ingredients using your fingers until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs. This process helps create a tender texture in the cookies.
- Form Dough: Add the sweetened condensed milk to the mixture and gently mix to form a smooth dough. Be careful not to overwork it to maintain tenderness.
- Shape Cookies: Grease your palms lightly with oil to prevent sticking, then shape the dough into balls of different sizes to resemble teddy bear bodies and limbs. Place these on a tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Freeze Dough: Freeze the shaped dough balls for 15-20 minutes. This step helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the frozen dough on the lined tray for 12-15 minutes until set. Once baked, remove and allow them to cool completely. If any parts fall apart, use melted chocolate as glue once cooled.
- Prepare Decorations: Melt white chocolate and pipe the teddy bear’s muzzle onto a silicone mat. Mix a drop of pink food coloring with some white chocolate to pipe mini hearts on the mat.
- Assemble Teddy Bears: After the cookies have cooled, use melted chocolate to attach the white chocolate muzzle, chocolate chips for the eyes and nose, and the pink heart decoration. Press gently to secure all parts in place.
- Serve: Your charming teddy bear chocolate cookies are now ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold to help achieve the right crumbly texture in the dough.
- Freezing the dough before baking is essential to maintain the teddy bear shape.
- Use piping bags or a small plastic sandwich bag with a tiny corner cut off for decorating with melted chocolate.
- For best results, let the cookies cool completely before assembling the decorations to avoid melting.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate cookies, teddy bear cookies, chocolate chip cookies, fun baking, kids cookies, holiday cookies
