Teddy Bear Recipes

CHOCOLATE TEDDY BEAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream together the butter or margarine, sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and blend. Chill until firm.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• For each cookie: Roll: 1 ball for the body (1 inch), 1 ball for the head (3/4 inch), 4 small balls for arms/legs (1/2inch), 2 smaller balls for ears, and 1 tiny ball for the nose. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet. With tooth pick, draw eyes and mouth.
• Bake 6 minutes or until set. Let cool 1 minute, then remove from cookie sheet. Optional: Make a ribbon around their necks using licorice whips (after baking).

TEDDY BEAR COOKIE POPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.
• Shape dough into 12 balls, using 1 1/2 tablespoons dough for each. Place balls about 4 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Shape remaining dough into 24 balls, using 1 teaspoon dough for each.
• Insert stick into side of each large ball; place 2 small balls next to each large ball for ears. Press balls evenly until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Add 2 flat candies on each cookie for eyes and 1 milk chocolate candy for nose, using gel to attach. Squeeze on gel for mouth.

TEDDY BEAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter.
• Beat until fluffy.
• Add vanilla and eggs, blend well.
• In medium bowl, combine flour, oats and baking soda, mix well.
• Add to brown sugar mixture, blend well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
• Heat oven to 375.
• For each bear, form two 1/2 inch balls and one 1 1/2 inch ball.
• Place the large ball on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Place smaller ones on top to form ears.
• Flatten dough slightly.
• Crimp edges with fork.
• Repeat with remaining dough, placing large balls of dough 3 inches apart.
• Bake at 375 for 7 - 10 minutes or until light brown.
• Cool completely.
• To decorate, use small round tip on decorator icing/.
• Pipe icing on each cookie for eyes and mouth.
• For nose, use small amount of icing to secure candy coated chocolate piece on cookie.
• Let icing set before storing.

TEDDY BEAR BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four portions. Cut one portion in half; shape into balls. Cut another portion into 14 pieces; shape into balls. Shape remaining two portions into balls. , To form bear body, place each large ball in the center of a greased baking sheet. Place a medium ball above body for head; flatten slightly. Place two small balls on each side of head for ears. Place one small balls in the center of head for nose, and four small balls around body for arms and legs. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , With a sharp knife or scissors, cut slits for ears, eyes, nose and belly button. Insert raisins into slits. Beat egg and cold water; brush over dough. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, tie a bow around bear's neck with ribbon.