Tiny Teddies Recipe - Oh So Busy Mum (2024)

by ohsobusymum 18 Comments

My kids love the store bought tiny teddy biscuits, but they are expensive when buying for four kids, so I decided to create my own. This recipe makes over 300 teddies, so they are sure to last you for a while. The Ted cutters are from eBay for around $3 for a set of 3 different sizes. If you want to make different shapes, Kmart has star and heart cutters that work for $2 a set.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (125g) butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup (150g) caster sugar
  • 2 ¼ cups (300g ) plain flour, sifted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • Variations: You can keep these plain or add 3 tablespoons 100's & 1000's on top like the ones pictured. For chocolate flavoured teds, you can add 1 ½ tablespoon of cocoa powder when you add in the remaining ingredients.

Directions

  1. Mix butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and creamy (around 40 seconds).
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix for around 1 minute until combined.
  3. On a floured bench, knead your mixture into a ball and wrap in saran wrap.
  4. Place in the fridge for at least an hour for the dough to set. Don't forget this step - otherwise, the dough won't hold together enough to roll out.
  5. Preheat oven to 160°C, line a baking tray with non-stick paper and remove dough from fridge.
  6. Knead well until the dough comes together. Roll out thin (around .4cm) on a well-floured surface and start cutting out using your cutter.
  7. Place on baking tray and bake for around 8-10 minutes. Watch them carefully as they can burn fast! You can remove them when they are still soft as they will harden when they cool.
  8. Once cooled, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Comments

  1. Toni @ Finding Myself Young

    This is awesome Cherie. I'll have to try them for bub (but have to use egg replacer as shes allergic to eggs).

    Reply

  2. Kelly

    What a great idea, never thought of making little ones! Thanks

    Reply

  3. Lara Hodgson

    awesome recipe. Will give it go tomorrow. Looks so easy too.

    Reply

  4. Katie

    Hi! I tried making these this afternoon and they were incredibly crumbly when I was kneading them. So much so that it didn't really work well and I think I got about 10 largish hearts out of them.
    Please can you tell me what I'm doing wrong or what I need to do?,
    Thanks so much!

    Reply

    • ohsobusymum

      Some people have found it to be a little crumbly but others its fine. Did you leave it in the fridge for an hour? If it is still a little dry, just add another egg.

      Reply

  5. Elvi

    The milk in this recipe is milk powder or liquid milk? Thanks...

    Reply

    • ohsobusymum

      full cream milk

      Reply

  6. Tish

    What size egg do you use please ? I'd say that might be the reason some are crumbly and some aren't .....

    Reply

  7. Elle

    To make the honey flavour, could you replace the sugar with honey and remove the egg?

    Reply

  8. Kellie

    I just made these and they turned out great. Thanks for the recipe. ?

    Reply

  9. Amy

    It worked! Tastes a bit like shortbread. I added some chocolate which was nice 🙂

    Reply

  10. Ruby

    Can this be done without egg?

    Reply

  11. Alma

    My daughter has an egg allergy and I use orgran egg free egg replacer when baking, do you think it will work in these?

    Reply

    • ohsobusymum

      It should work.

      Reply

  12. Alicia

    Would this recipe work with Nuttelex?

    Reply

    • ohsobusymum

      I'm not sure, sorry.

      Reply

  13. Jen

    We loved this! Didn’t have teddy shaped but we did hearts for valentines. Thanks for the recipe! ❤️

    Reply

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Tiny Teddies Recipe - Oh So Busy Mum (2024)

FAQs

What additives are in tiny teddies? ›

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Contains Soy), Milk Solids, Cocoa Butter, Butter (Contains Milk), Vegetable Fibre, Cocoa Mass, Honey, Salt, Golden Syrup, Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, E476), Baking Powder, Flavour.

Are Teddy Grahams and Tiny Teddies the same? ›

Tiny Teddy is a brand of sweet biscuits manufactured by Arnott's in Australia, since 1991. Each biscuit is small and teddy bear-shaped, and variations in facial expression have been given the names Happy, Sleepy, Grumpy, Cheeky, Silly and Hungry. They are similar in appearance to the North American Teddy Grahams.

How many Flavours of tiny teddies are there? ›

Now available in four delicious flavours, Honey, Choc, Berry and Caramel.

What year did tiny teddies come out? ›

Launched in 1990 with six playful characters – Happy, Cheeky, Grumpy, Silly, Hungry, and Sleepy – the teddy biscuits continue to be a favourite, with nearly 7.5 million boxes sold per year.

Do tiny teddies have palm oil? ›

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil (contains Soy), Honey (5%), Butter (Cream (from Milk), Salt), Vegetable Fibre, Salt, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Baking Powder, Natural Flavour. Contains Gluten containing Cereals, Milk and Soy. May contain traces of Egg, Peanut, Sesame and Tree Nut.

What are the ingredients in tiny teddies hundreds and thousands? ›

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Contains Soy), Butter (Cream (From Milk), Salt), Honey, Vegetable Fibre, Starches (Tapioca, Wheat, Maize Starch), Salt, Food Colours (Cochineal, Paprika Extract, Copper Chlorophyll, Turmeric), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Baking Powder, Modified Starch (E1422), Natural Flavour, Glazing ...

Have Teddy Grahams been discontinued? ›

When first introduced, Teddy Grahams were available in honey, cinnamon, and chocolate flavors. Since then, they have added chocolatey chip as one of the four main varieties. They also had vanilla, banana, birthday cake, mixed berry, strawberry banana, and apple flavors but they have been discontinued. U.S.

What is the rarest Teddy in the world? ›

In 2000, Steiff collaborated with luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to create the priciest Teddy bear in history costing a whopping $2.1 million. The buyer is the well-known Korean collector Jessie Kim, who bought the item from the Korean Teddy Bear Museum.

Why are Teddies so expensive? ›

Limited Editions and Collectibles

These special items are much more than just regular toys. They become coveted treasures sought after by devoted fans and collectors alike, which can lead to an increased demand in their market value over time.

What is the oldest stuffed toy? ›

Based on the history of stuffed animals, the oldest one is the elephant created by Margarete in Germany during the 1880s. It was first created as a pin cushion, but great mass production followed because many were sold, especially to kids.

Are tiny teddies healthy? ›

Arnotts Tiny Teddy biscuits. Small packets of biscuits may look relatively plain, but the truth is they are most likely made from sugar, white flour and vegetable oil. With literally no protein or fibre, there is not a lot of positive things to say about plain biscuits.

Is the tiny teddies cereal healthy? ›

While it in no way constitutes a healthy or balanced breakfast, the new Tiny Teddy cereal is gluten-free and contains around half the sugar of Frosties and Froot Loops. The cereal is shaped like little puffed bears, with a chocolate and honey version for children to squabble over.

Do tiny teddies have milk? ›

Ingredients. Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Contains Soy), Milk Solids, Cocoa Butter, Butter (Contains Milk), Vegetable Fibre, Cocoa Mass, Honey, Salt, Golden Syrup, Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, E476), Baking Powder, Flavour.

What age are tiny teddies for? ›

0-3 years Tiny Teddy Biscuits are small in size & require chewing. They should not be consumed by children under 3 years.

Why are Teddies called Teddies? ›

The name teddy bear comes from former United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who was often referred to as "Teddy" (a nickname which he loathed). The name originated from an incident on a bear hunting trip in Mississippi in November 1902, to which Roosevelt was invited by Mississippi Governor Andrew H. Longino.

What are the ingredients in tiny teddies chocolate chip? ›

Choc Chip: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Contains: Soy), Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Natural Flavour, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)), Butter (Cream (From Milk), Salt), Vegetable Fibre, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Salt, Cocoa Powder, Glucose (From Wheat), Soybean Oil, Baking Powder, Natural Flavour.

What were old teddies made of? ›

The texture of the fur gives you a good indication of a teddy bear's age. The first bears were made from mohair, which is soft and comes from Angora goats. Felt was used on the bears' pads. In the 1920s, silk plush came in - then sheepskin in the 30s and 40s.

What are teddy bears made of? ›

Materials: Teddy bears were originally made from mohair fur which imitated the coarse fur of real animals. Today teddy bears can be found in almost any fabric including velvet, satin, synthetic fur, cotton, denim, and crochet.

How much energy is in tiny teddies? ›

Nutrition Information
Per Serving*Per 100g or 100mL*
Energy460kJ1840kJ
Protein1.7g6.8g
Fat, Total3.3g13.4g
- Saturated1.6g6.5g
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