Cute Cookies
These adorable cookies (Cute Cookies) are perfect for kids. They are fun to make and don’t take much time. You can create cute bear faces with simple decorations. The result is a delightful treat that looks great and tastes delicious. Perfect for parties or a fun baking activity with children. Easy, creative, and sure to bring smiles to everyone.
“These cute bear cookies are a fun and quick treat for kids.”
But my previous easy Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies with a few ingredients are also very delicious.
Ingredients Cute Cookies
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Additional sugar for coating
- 30 miniature milk chocolate kisses
- Colored decorating icing (optional)
These ingredients will help you create adorable and tasty bear cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Directions Cute Cookies
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in another bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until crumbly.
Shape the Cookies
- Set aside 1/2 cup of dough for the ears.
- Shape the remaining dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
- Place balls 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Roll reserved dough into 1/2-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place two smaller balls touching each flattened ball.
Bake and Decorate
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss and two baking bits into each cookie for the nose and eyes.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Optionally, decorate with colored icing.
Notes Cute Cookies
Storage: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Measuring Ingredients: For accuracy, weigh ingredients with a kitchen scale. If using measuring cups, spoon flour into the cup, overfill it, then level it off with a knife.
what can I use besides icing?
Instead of icing, you can use melted chocolates. White chocolate works well for the ears and snouts, while milk or dark chocolate is great for the eyes and nose. You can use red candy melts or dye white chocolate with oil-based red food coloring for a blush effect. If you don’t have oil-based food coloring, adding a teaspoon of neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil at a time can help smooth out seized or lumpy chocolate.
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Cute Cookies Recipe: How To Make It
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shortening
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Additional sugar for coating
- 30 miniature milk chocolate kisses
- Colored decorating icing optional
- These ingredients will help you create adorable and tasty bear cookies perfect for any occasion.
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in another bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until crumbly.
Shape the Cookies
- Set aside 1/2 cup of dough for the ears.
- Shape the remaining dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
- Place balls 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Roll reserved dough into 1/2-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place two smaller balls touching each flattened ball.
Bake and Decorate
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss and two baking bits into each cookie for the nose and eyes.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Optionally, decorate with colored icing.
NUTRITION
- Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 256IUCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
