1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, all-purpose flour, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until a thick dough forms.

3. Scoop 12 large portions of dough onto the baking sheets for the bear heads. Add two smaller dough balls at the top sides of each one to form the ears, then gently press them in place.

4. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the cookies are set around the edges and soft in the center.

5. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Add a little more milk if needed for a soft, spreadable frosting.

7. Spoon or pipe an oval of frosting onto the lower center of each cookie to make the snout.

8. Add the candy eyes above the snout, place a chocolate chip in the center for the nose, and finish with pink candy pearls or sprinkles.

9. Let the decorated cookies rest for a few minutes before serving.