Creating the perfect cookie dough requires attention to detail. Follow these steps:

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – into the wet mixture. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a smooth consistency.

This is where your creativity shines. Roll out the cookie dough and use bear-shaped cookie cutters or templates to create your bear-shaped cookies.

Feel free to experiment with different sizes and shapes. The bear cookies are your canvas, waiting for your imaginative touch.

Place the bear-shaped cookie cutters or templates onto the rolled-out dough. Gently press down to cut out the bear shapes. Carefully transfer the shapes onto prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature. As the cookies bake, the kitchen will fill with the delightful aroma of freshly baked goods.

Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges. Keep a close eye on them to ensure they don’t overbake.