Polar Bear Paw Cookies (Printable)

Sugar cookies decorated with white chocolate and marshmallows mimicking polar bear paw prints.

# 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

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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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly mixed.
03 - Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until fully integrated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Blend in the milk to achieve a uniform dough.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges show a light golden color. Remove from the oven and transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
08 - Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 20-second intervals, stirring between each session until smooth.
09 - Spread a thin layer of melted white chocolate over each cooled cookie. Position one large marshmallow near the bottom edge to form the paw pad.
10 - Arrange three mini chocolate chips above each marshmallow to mimic toes, and place two chocolate melts or disks on either side to represent side pads.
11 - Allow the decorations to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm the chocolate and secure the components.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • Adorable sugar cookies shaped like polar bear paws
  • Perfect for childrens parties and winter celebrations
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  • Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • Swap white marshmallows for vegan marshmallows if desired
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  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier shaping
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