Polar Bear Paw Cookies (Print View)

Adorable sugar cookies shaped like polar bear paws with white chocolate and marshmallow accents.

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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Stir in the milk to form a smooth dough.
05 - Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each with your palm.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn lightly golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
07 - Gently melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
08 - Spread a thin layer of melted white chocolate on each cookie. Press one large marshmallow near the bottom edge to form the paw pad.
09 - Place three mini chocolate chips above each marshmallow to depict toes, and position two chocolate melts or disks at each side of the marshmallow as side pads.
10 - Allow decorated cookies to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm the toppings.

# Expert Suggestions:

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