I’m super excited to share these Coffee Cashew Butter Bear Cookies!! They have become my new go-to, mostly because they’re really cute but also because they’re incredibly easy to make. Honestly you only need one bowl. The coffee in the cashew butter isn’t strong at all, it just adds this amazing warm flavor that pairs perfectly with the brown sugar, keeping the cookies soft and super doughy. I love having kids help out with this recipe. It’s a fantastic, easy peanut butter cookie recipe for an afternoon snack.
Few Simple Ingredients
For the Dough (makes ~19 bears):
- 250g (1 cup) coffee cashew nut butter
- 140g brown sugar (I used a low GI brown sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt (optional, but I always add it)
- 1/8 tsp caramel essence (also optional, but it’s a nice touch)
For Decoration:
- White chocolate chips
- Mini dark or milk chocolate chips
- Black cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)
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Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, get your oven going at 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Grab one big mixing bowl and put all the dough ingredients in. No need to separate anything.
Step 3: I usually start with the whisk to break up the eggs and mix them, then switch to a spoon when the batter gets too thick. Just mix until it’s all one color and looks smooth.
Step 4: Let the dough rest for about 10 minutes. This is a key step!! It helps the dough hold together, making it less sticky and easier to roll out.
Step 5: Roll the dough into balls, about 20 grams each. (I use a kitchen scale to keep them even, but you can eyeball it.) Place them on the baking sheet with plenty of space, about 5 cm apart, and gently press them down. If you’re wondering how to make bear cookies, just add two tiny 1-gram balls of dough for the ears.
Step 6: Bake for 8-12 minutes. You just want the edges to set and turn a light brown. They’ll firm up more as they cool, so let them rest on the tray.
Step 7: And now for the fun part, decorating!! Use chocolate chips to make little bear faces. A bit of melted chocolate works like ‘glue’ to stick the ‘nose’ from the little chips onto the white ‘snout’.
Why These Cookies Are My New Favorite
Honestly, the main reason I love this is how simple it is despite its unique look. It’s not a big, complicated baking project. Those little bear faces always make me happy, and they’re always a huge hit. These Coffee Cashew Butter Bear Cookies disappear fast at my place. If you make them, please let me know how it went in the comments! I’d love to hear if you liked them.
Coffee Cashew Butter Bear Cookies
Make these adorable Coffee Cashew Butter Bear Cookies! This simple, one-bowl recipe creates soft, chewy treats with a warm, toasty flavor. They're unbelievably easy and so fun to decorate!
Ingredients
- 250g (1 cup) coffee cashew nut butter
- 140g brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/8 tsp caramel essence (optional)
- White chocolate chips
- Mini dark or milk chocolate chips
- Black cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the cookie dough ingredients: coffee-flavored cashew butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and caramel flavor.
- First, whisk to break up the egg, then use a spoon once the dough becomes thicker. Continue mixing until the dough is completely uniform.
- Set the dough aside for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the dough into balls weighing about 20 g each.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking tray, leaving at least 5 cm (2 inches) between them.
- Gently press the balls to flatten them. To form a bear shape, add two very small balls (about 1 g each) on top for the ears.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking tray, as they will firm up as they cool.
- Once it cools, decorate the faces. Use white chocolate chips for the mouth and small dark or milk chocolate chips for the eyes and nose.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
19Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 99Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 14mgSodium 35mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 0gSugar 13gProtein 1g