Polar Bear Paw Cookies (Printable)

Sugar cookies shaped and decorated to mimic polar bear paws with white chocolate and marshmallows.

# 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, melted
10 - 24 large white marshmallows
11 - 72 mini chocolate chips
12 - 48 chocolate melts or chocolate disks

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to blend.
03 - In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and continue beating until smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the milk.
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly using the palm of your hand.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Remove and cool completely on wire racks.
08 - Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
09 - Spread a thin layer of melted white chocolate on each cooled cookie. Position a large marshmallow near the bottom edge to represent the paw pad.
10 - Place three mini chocolate chips above each marshmallow to create the toes, and attach two chocolate melts on each side for the side pads.
11 - Let the decorations set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm before serving.

# Expert Advice:

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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