Aug 28 2008
Creative Recipe - bear cookie pops

Creative Recipe
Bear Cookie Pops
I found this very cute and creative recipe on the betty crocker site and made them for my family. These cookies were a big hit and very easy to make. Hope you enjoy and check out the site for more recipes… www.bettycrocker.com.
Prep Time: 15 minutesStart to Finish: 1 hourMakes: 12 cookie pops
Ingredients
1. 1 pouch Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix (1 pound 1.5 ounces)2. 1/3 cup vegetable oil3. 1 egg4. 12 wooden sticks with rounded ends5. 24 flat round candies for the bear eyes*You can try Smarties or M&M’s6. 12 Hershey®’s Kisses® milk chocolates, unwrapped for the bear nose7. 1 tube (0.68) Betty Crocker® red decorating gel for the lips
Cooking Directions
Heat oven to 375ºF. Stir cookie mix, oil and egg in medium bowl until soft dough forms.Shape dough into 12 balls, using 1 1/2 tablespoons dough for each. Place balls about 4 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Shape remaining dough into 24 balls, using 1 teaspoon dough for each.Insert stick into side of each large ball.Place 2 small balls next to each large ball for ears. Press balls evenly until about 1/4 inch thick.Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.Add 2 flat candies on each cookie for eyes and 1 milk chocolate candy for nose, using gel to attach. Squeeze on gel for mouth.