BEAR CLAW COOKIES

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Kids can help add the "claws" to our Test Kitchen's clever cookies. Don't be surprised if they swipe a sample before the party guests arrive!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups sweetened puffed wheat cereal
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cereal. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Place melted chocolate in a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in corner of bag. For bear claws, pipe three small dabs of chocolate on each cookie; top each with an almond.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ruvure Tizirai
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Overall, these cookies were a hit! I would definitely recommend them.


vekondja tjituka
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste.


bucky maxwell
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The almond flavor was a bit overpowering for me, but my family loved these cookies.


Yogesh Yogesh
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Vince Wairia
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I'm not a huge fan of almond flavor, but these cookies were still very good. The filling was especially tasty.


Emotional
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These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!


Annie Shah
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I had a bit of trouble getting the dough to the right consistency, but once I did, the cookies turned out great.


Umme Moriom
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The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall these cookies were still very good.


Shawonlove World
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.


kabir idris
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Leslie Love
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These bear claw cookies were a real treat! They were soft and chewy, with a delicious almond flavor. I loved the filling, which was a perfect balance of sweet and tart.