Save 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
- 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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Save Kitchen Guide
- → What ingredients create the paw print decorations?
Large white marshmallows form the paw pads, while mini and disk-shaped chocolate chips represent the toes and side pads.
- → Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free variation.
- → How do I achieve the smooth white chocolate layer?
Melt white chocolate chips in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth before spreading on the cooled cookies.
- → What is the best way to store the decorated cookies?
Store them at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to set the decorations, ensuring they stay fresh and firm.
- → Are there vegan alternatives for this treat?
Yes, replace regular marshmallows with vegan marshmallows and use plant-based butter alternatives as needed.