Polar Bear Paw Print Cookies (Printable)

Sugar cookies adorned with white chocolate and marshmallow paw prints for festive occasions.

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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
03 - Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir in milk until just blended.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Lightly 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 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips on 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
08 - Spread a thin coating of melted white chocolate evenly on each cooled cookie.
09 - Press one large marshmallow near the bottom edge of each cookie to form the paw pad. Arrange three mini chocolate chips above the marshmallow for toes and position two chocolate melts on either side as side pads.
10 - Allow the chocolate and marshmallows to set by resting at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for childrens parties
  • Great winter celebration treat
02 -
  • Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • White marshmallows can be swapped for vegan ones.
03 -
  • Flatten dough balls evenly for consistent baking.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
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