Delicious Chocolate Teddy Bear Cookies

Indulge in these adorable and scrumptious chocolate teddy bear cookies. Made with rich cocoa powder and topped with chocolate chips, these cookies will melt in your mouth and bring joy to both kids and adults. Perfect for parties, holidays, or simply as a sweet treat, these cute teddy bear cookies are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 48 small candy eyes
• 24 mini chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons chocolate or Nutella (for assembling the teddy bear cookies)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
9. Remove from the oven and immediately press 2 small candy eyes and 1 mini chocolate chip onto each partially baked cookie to form the teddy bear's face.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cookies are completely cooled, melt the chocolate or Nutella in the microwave or on the stovetop.
12. Place the melted chocolate or Nutella into a small piping bag or a ziplock bag with a tiny corner snipped off.
13. Carefully pipe a small amount of chocolate or Nutella onto the back of each cookie, then attach 2 cookies together to form a teddy bear’s body, pressing them gently together.
14. Repeat the process until all the cookies are assembled.
15. Allow the chocolate or Nutella to set before serving. Enjoy!

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