Teddy Bear Cookies Recipe

Looking for cute, but easy cookies to make? Try making this Teddy Bear Cookie Recipe with your kids! With a simple sugar cookie base, white chocolate accents, and a touch of creativity using an edible marker, you’ll craft charming bear faces perfect for any occasion. Yum!

Need more cookie ideas? Try some of my flavor favorites: Reindeer, Christmas Tree, Oreo Cheesecake, and Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip.

What Are Teddy Bear Cookies?

Teddy Bear Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, featuring a cute bear face that’s almost too adorable to eat. Made with round cookie shapes and creative decorating techniques, these cookies are fun to bake and even more fun to share.

Whether you're hosting a children's birthday party or simply want to surprise your family with a whimsical treat, these cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles. The recipe is beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for baking with kids or creating a memorable edible gift. Give this a try!

Substitutions

• Don't want to use an edible pen? Melted black or dark chocolate works to create the face of the bear.
• Swap the red sanding sugar for sprinkles in your favorite color.
• Use dark chocolate instead of white chocolate for a richer look and flavor.

Variations

• Chocolate Teddy Bear Cookies: Add 1–2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to your sugar cookie dough for a chocolatey twist. Use white sugar instead of red sanding sugar.
• Gluten-Free and Vegan Alternatives: Opt for a gluten-free flour blend and vegan butter to cater to dietary preferences.

Storage

• Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
• For longer storage, put the baked cookies (undecorated) in the fridge or freezer for up to three months.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need (omitting quantities):

• round cookies (2-inch & ½-inch)
• icing
• white chocolate or white candy melts
• edible marker pen
• red sanding sugar

Instructions

Using your favorite sugar cookie recipe, cut out and bake 20 2-inch round cookies and 10 ½-inch round cookies. 

Place one of the smaller cookies on top of the bigger cookie and press down slightly. This will be the snout. Bake as directed, then remove from the oven and allow it to cool.

Then using your finger add the red sanding sugar to the cookies

Once the cookies are fully cooled, attach the ears by pipping white chocolate on each side of the bear's head.

Let set completely, then draw the face of the bear and eyes using an edible marker.

Top Tips

• If you have icing and cookies left over, make sandwich cookies.
• Feel free to flavor the icing to your taste by adding vanilla, peppermint, or chocolate extract.

FAQ

Making sugar cookies is a fun and easy process! Start by creaming softened unsalted butter with brown sugar, creating a smooth and rich mixture. The addition of a single egg and fragrant vanilla extract brings the wet ingredients together, while a separate bowl holds the dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt—waiting to be sifted and stirred in gently.

Chill the dough in the fridge until firm. Then, roll it out on a floured surface using a rolling pin. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters or a knife, and place them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven until golden around the edges.

Once the cookies come out of the oven, let them cool on a wire rack while that warm, buttery smell fills the air. You can leave some plain to keep it simple, or get creative and decorate them with colorful frosting, sprinkles, or M&M!