Peanut Butter Bears

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Delightful peanut butter cookies shaped like bears, offering rich, nutty flavors with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for kids and peanut butter lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour, divided
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Mix with a mixer, on medium speed, peanut butter, margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup, and eggs until smooth.
  2. Reduce speed and beat in 2 cups of flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. With a spoon, stir in the remaining 2 cups of flour.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  6. Divide dough in half and set one half aside.
  7. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick.
  8. Cut with a floured bear-shaped cookie cutter. Repeat until all dough is used.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes or until light brown.
  10. Cool before decorating as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

812 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 41.2g 53% DV
Carbs 107.9g 39% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 51.8g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12779mg 100% DV
Potassium 418.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 1614.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.5mg 31% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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