Chocolate Cookie Bear

A birthday party favourite, this little guy is a tasty treat and fun activity all in one. Just pass around the frosting and the candy decorations, and let the kids’ imaginations go wild creating their teddy bear masterpieces.

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened (do not substitute)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups Large Flake Quaker^® Oats or Quick Quaker^® Oats (uncooked)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Ready to spread frosting
Assorted small candies, candy sprinkles, coloured sugar

How to make it

In large bowl, beat sugar and butter with electric mixer until creamy. Add melted chocolate, eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined oats, flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Cover; chill about 2 hours.
Heat oven to 350°F.
To make bears, shape dough into 1-inch balls for the bodies, 1/2-inch balls for the heads and 1/4-inch balls for the arms, legs and ears. On ungreased cookie sheets, gently press pieces together to form bears, placing 2 inches apart. Flatten bears slightly.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until firm to the touch. Do not overbake.
Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely.
Decorate as desired with frosting and candies. Store tightly covered.