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Red velvet bear cookies are a fun twist on the classic red velvet cake. These cookies bring joy with their bright color and cute bear shape. They are soft, chewy, and loaded with white chocolate chips. Each bite feels like a little hug.

Red Velvet Bear Cookies

Bake up some joy with delightful red velvet bear cookies that brighten any occasion! These soft, chewy cookies, shaped like adorable bears and loaded with chocolate chips, are sure to please kids and adults alike. Discover the easy recipe, fun decorating ideas, and variations to make these treats even more special. Ready to create some adorable magic in your kitchen? Click through for the full recipe and let the baking adventure begin!
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Ingredients
  

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 tablespoons buttermilk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons red food coloring

1 cup white chocolate chips

½ cup mini chocolate chips (for decoration)

Bear-shaped cookie cutter

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

      In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

        Add the egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.

          Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!

            Fold in the white chocolate chips gently with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

              Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle.

                Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and press down lightly to form a bear shape using your cookie cutter. Repeat until all dough is shaped.

                  Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

                    Decorate the tops of the cookies with mini chocolate chips for eyes and a nose, pressing them into the dough gently.

                      Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set, and the cookies appear slightly puffy.

                        Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

                          Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: Approximately 24 cookies

                            - Presentation Tips: Arrange the cooled bear cookies on a whimsical serving plate. Consider adding a splash of color with edible flower petals around them for an extra festive touch. Scatter a few white chocolate chips around the plate for decoration. Enjoy!