Polar Bear Paw Cookies (Printable)

Sweet sugar cookies shaped and decorated to resemble polar bear paws, perfect for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 tablespoon milk

→ Decoration

09 - 1 cup white chocolate chips, for melting
10 - 24 large white marshmallows
11 - 72 mini chocolate chips
12 - 48 chocolate melts or chocolate disks for paw pads

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter mixture until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until incorporated. Stir in milk.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges turn a light golden color. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
08 - Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
09 - Spread a thin layer of melted white chocolate on each cooled cookie. Press a large marshmallow near the bottom edge to form the paw pad.
10 - Place three mini chocolate chips above each marshmallow for toes and add two chocolate melts or disks on each side of the marshmallow as side pads.
11 - Allow the decorations to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until firm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Use gluten free flour for a gluten free version.
  • Swap white marshmallows for vegan marshmallows if desired.
03 -
  • Use gluten free flour for a gluten free version.
  • Swap white marshmallows for vegan marshmallows if desired.
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