Description
Indulge in the charm of Polar Bear Cookies, a delightful winter treat that’s both adorable and delicious. These sweet vanilla cookies are topped with fluffy frosting and decorated to resemble cute polar bears, making them perfect for festive celebrations or any bear-themed gathering. Easy to make, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to join in on the fun, especially kids who will love decorating! Bring joy to your holiday parties and family gatherings with these whimsical cookies that not only taste great but also add a playful touch to your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- Mini chocolate chips (for eyes and nose)
- Large marshmallows (for the face)
- Decorative sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into bear shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for frosting, spread it on cookies, place marshmallows for bears' faces, and use chocolate chips for eyes and noses.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg