Red Velvet Bear Cookies
Delight in these adorable Red Velvet Bear Cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and a tender, velvety texture, perfect for festive occasions or a sweet treat any time.
- 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
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 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 the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
- Using a bear-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Decorate with chocolate chips or candy eyes to create bear faces.
- 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, consider dipping the cooled cookies in melted white chocolate or adding a cream cheese frosting for a classic red velvet touch.
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