Polar Bear Paw Cookies

Adorable sugar cookies decorated to resemble polar bear paw prints—perfect for childrens parties and winter celebrations.

Ingredients

• For the Cookies: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter softene d 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk
• For the Decoration: 1 cup white chocolate chips (for melting) 24 large white marshmallows 72 mini chocolate chips 48 chocolate melts or chocolate disks (for paw pads)

Instructions

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Step 1:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line two baking sheets with parchment paper

Step 2:

In a medium bowl whisk together flour baking powder and salt

Step 3:

In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in egg and vanilla extract

Step 4:

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients mixing just until combined Stir in milk

Step 5:

Scoop tablespoon sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets spacing about 2 inches apart Flatten each slightly with your palm

Step 6:

Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden Cool on wire racks

Step 7:

While cookies cool melt white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 20 second bursts stirring until smooth

Step 8:

Spread a thin layer of melted white chocolate on each cookie Press a large marshmallow near the bottom edge of each cookie for the paw pad

Step 9:

Add three mini chocolate chips above each marshmallow to form the toes Place two chocolate melts/disks on each side of the marshmallow for the side pads

Step 10:

Allow decorations to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm up

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Notes

For extra flavor add a touch of almond extract to the dough Pair with hot chocolate or milk for a festive treat

Required Tools

Electric mixer Mixing bowls Baking sheets Parchment paper Measuring cups and spoons Microwave safe bowl

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (gluten) dairy egg and soy (in some chocolate products) Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens

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Recipe FAQs

→ What ingredients create the paw print decoration?

The decoration uses melted white chocolate, large white marshmallows for the paw pad, mini chocolate chips as toes, and chocolate disks for side pads.

→ Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Yes, substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative works well without compromising texture.

→ What is the best way to melt the white chocolate chips?

Microwave the white chocolate chips in short 20-second bursts, stirring frequently until smooth to prevent burning.

→ How long should these cookies be baked?

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool completely before decorating.

→ Are there vegan alternatives for this treat?

Yes, using vegan marshmallows and a plant-based butter substitute can make the cookies vegan-friendly.