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Sleepy Teddy Puff Pastries
These adorable 'sleepy teddies' are the cutest little pastry treats, perfect for a fun dessert or snack. Made with flaky puff pastry and a rich chocolate spread filling, these charming bear-shaped pastries are easy to make and delightful to eat. They are ideal for kids' parties or simply bringing a smile to anyone's face.
#Puff Pastry
#Easy Recipes
#Dessert Ideas
#Cute Food
#Tiny Teddies
#Pastry
#Chocolate
#Snack
#Kid-Friendly
Close-up of baked sleepy teddies
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
European
English
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
5g
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Tray of golden brown sleepy teddies
Ingredients
Servings: 8
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Sleepy teddies ready to be served
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust your work surface with flour and unroll the puff pastry sheet.2m
Preview2mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust your work surface with flour and unroll the puff pastry sheet. - Using a teddy bear-shaped cookie cutter (or a round cutter for the body and smaller rounds for ears), cut out shapes from the puff pastry. You will need two shapes for each pastry.5m
Preview5mPreviewUsing a teddy bear-shaped cookie cutter (or a round cutter for the body and smaller rounds for ears), cut out shapes from the puff pastry. You will need two shapes for each pastry. - Spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of chocolate hazelnut spread onto the center of half of your cut-out pastry shapes, leaving a small border around the edges.3m
Preview3mPreviewSpoon about 1-2 teaspoons of chocolate hazelnut spread onto the center of half of your cut-out pastry shapes, leaving a small border around the edges. - Place the remaining half of the pastry shapes directly on top of the filled shapes. Gently press the edges together with your fingers, then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges all around, creating a secure seal.4m
Preview4mPreviewPlace the remaining half of the pastry shapes directly on top of the filled shapes. Gently press the edges together with your fingers, then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges all around, creating a secure seal. - In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of water or milk to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each teddy pastry with the egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.2mPreview2mPreviewIn a small bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of water or milk to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each teddy pastry with the egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.
- Carefully transfer the pastries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.15mPreview15mPreviewCarefully transfer the pastries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For sleepy eyes, you can draw small lines with a food-safe marker or melted chocolate after they have cooled.10mPreview10mPreviewRemove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For sleepy eyes, you can draw small lines with a food-safe marker or melted chocolate after they have cooled.
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