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, softened, 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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Common Questions

→ What ingredients create the paw print decorations?

The decorations use melted white chocolate as a base, large white marshmallows for the paw pads, mini chocolate chips for the toes, and chocolate melts or disks for the side pads.

→ How do I achieve the soft texture in the cookies?

Using a blend of butter and granulated sugar creamed until fluffy helps achieve a soft, tender crumb. Baking just until edges turn lightly golden maintains softness.

→ Can these cookies be made gluten-free?

Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to accommodate dietary needs without affecting the overall texture significantly.

→ Is there a recommended baking time and temperature?

Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for about 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden for the best results.

→ Can vegan marshmallows be used for decoration?

Absolutely, swapping traditional marshmallows with vegan alternatives works well and maintains the visual appeal of the paw pads.

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