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Red Velvet Bear Cookies

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Delight in these charming Red Velvet Bear Cookies, featuring a soft, rich cake-like texture with a hint of cocoa and a classic cream cheese frosting finish. Perfect for festive occasions or a fun treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and red food coloring until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine vinegar and vanilla extract with buttermilk in a small bowl.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  8. Use bear-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
  10. Cool cookies completely on wire racks.
  11. For frosting, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  13. Frost cooled cookies as desired and decorate if preferred.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, decorate the cookies with edible glitter or small candy accents to enhance the bear shapes.

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