Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a work surface then roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thick. Using your favorite teddy cookie cutters, cut the dough out and place the shapes onto the prepared pans.
If desired, place an almond in the center of the teddy bear and press the arms around the almond. OR press a small candy heart onto the chest.
Optional: Instead of using royal icing for decorating the face, use a toothpick to create small dots for eyes and nose before baking.
Refrigerate the cutouts for ten minutes.
Bake the cookies for 9 - 11 minutes, until the edges turn light golden.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Once cooled, pipe eyes, mouth, and ears with royal icing if desired.
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