- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.5 × 4.3 in (8.8 × 10.9 cm)
This golden-brown teddy cookie features a speckled baked texture, rosy cheeks, sparkly eyes, and cute little paw pads on the front and back. Grab our free cookie paper squishy template in US Letter or A4 to make your own puffy 3.5 × 4.3 in (8.8 × 10.9 cm) treat. The PDF includes 3 versions: ready-to-assemble color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with our panda cookies squishy for a full bakery collection!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your teddy cookie sheet at 100% scale on plain printer paper (make sure “fit to page” is turned off). Check that the test line in the top corner measures exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page to make a custom chocolate or vanilla bear cookie, color it in now and let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Laminate just the front and back bear cookie pieces with wide clear packing tape, rather than taping the entire page. Smooth each strip from the middle of the teddy’s tummy outwards toward the ears and paws without stretching it—stretched tape creates wrinkles later. This glossy coat makes your paper squishy shiny, durable, and extra satisfying to squeeze.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and back teddy cookies along the solid black outer line. Take your time curving around the round ears, the dips beside the cheeks, and the two bottom paws, making sure to keep the small white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back cookie piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape, sticky side facing up. Trim the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip into this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper, taking care around the curved ears and feet. Those little flaps will hold the pillow together.
5Join front and back
Line up the front teddy cookie on top of the back piece with the white sides facing each other. Fold the sticky flaps over the front edge one by one and press them flat around the ears, head, and paws. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ in) gap open along one side (the pink line in the illustration shows the spot) for stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic grocery bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small bits and push them inside through the side gap. Tuck tiny pieces into the round ears and the two bottom paw corners first, then fill the head and belly until it feels soft and plump—stop before overfilling, or the seams might pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps neatly over the open side of the cookie and seal the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along the entire outline, from the ears down to the paws, so every seam is pressed down well.
8Squish!
Your baked bear is ready! Give the tummy a gentle squeeze and watch your teddy cookie puff right back into shape. If you want a slow-rising feel, prick one tiny pinhole into the back of the cookie.
Free Teddy Cookies Squishy Template
- Color
- Coloring page
- Blank, design your own
- Step-by-step guide
One free PDF: the template in three versions (pages 1–3) and the step-by-step guide (pages 4–5). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.
Tips for the perfect squish
- Teddy cookie feels too hard. The belly and round paws have too much stuffing packed inside. Open the side gap, pull a few pieces out of the tummy, and tape the edge shut again.
- Packing tape wrinkles on tummy. Wide packing tape can crease across the broad head and belly if stretched. Use shorter strips and lay them flat across the cookie without pulling.
- A paw seam pops open. Curved paw edges take extra pressure when you squeeze the belly. Place a new short strip of clear tape right across the split edge, overlapping the old strips.
- Cookie colors smeared under tape. Dark brown and pink markers need a moment to set on the coloring page. Let marker ink dry completely before laying down packing tape, whereas printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
What paper works best for a cookie paper squishy?
Standard plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) gives the best squish. Heavy cardstock makes the teddy bear cookie too stiff to squeeze nicely.
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal the cookie?
Not for the edges, because glue will not stick to the tape-covered paper and the seams would pop open. Folding the snipped clear tape border over the edges holds the cookie together best.
How do I make a bigger paper squishy cookie?
Print the template at a larger scale, such as 120%, making sure both the front and back pieces stay on the same sheet so their sizes match. If you love oversized treats, you can also try our giant cookie squishy.
What stuffing makes the best teddy cookie squishy?
Torn plastic grocery bags give a fun crinkly feel, while cotton balls or fiberfill make a soft, plush cookie. You can even use tiny pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising effect.
Can I make this cookie paper squishy template with a group?
Yes, it is a great activity for parties or classrooms—just print one sheet per person and pre-cut the tape strips. Let kids color the coloring page while you help with the taping, and plan for about 30 minutes.
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