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Red Velvet Bear Cookies

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Delight in these charming Red Velvet Bear Cookies, combining classic red velvet flavor with a soft, buttery texture and adorable bear shapes perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • For decorating: mini chocolate chips or edible eyes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
  5. Mix in the vinegar and buttermilk alternately with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Use a bear-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Decorate each cookie with mini chocolate chips or edible eyes to create the bear’s face.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but cookies remain soft.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a festive touch, drizzle white chocolate over the cooled cookies or use cream cheese frosting to add cute details to the bears.

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