Chocolate Teddy Bear Cookies Food

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).

CHEERY CHOCOLATE TEDDY BEAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cover tray or cookie sheet with wax paper.
• Place peanut butter chips, chocolate chips and shortening in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
• Using fork, dip each cookie into chip mixture; gently tap fork on side of bowl to remove excess chocolate.
• Place coated cookies on prepared tray; top each cookie with graham snack cracker.
• Refrigerate, uncovered, until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
• Store in airtight container in cool, dry place.
• About 4 dozen cookies.