What ingredients create the cookie base?

The base combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, softened butter, granulated sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, and milk for a tender texture.

How are the paw prints formed?

Large marshmallows represent the main paw pad, while melted white chocolate, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate melts create the toes and side pads.

Yes, substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour works well without altering the overall texture significantly.

Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just golden.

Adding a touch of almond extract to the dough enhances the flavor, and pairing the cookies with hot chocolate makes a cozy treat.

Adorable sugar cookies decorated to resemble polar bear paw prints—perfect for childrens parties and winter celebrations.

This cookie recipe has become a family favorite during the holiday season, bringing smiles with every bite.

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)

Preheat Oven:: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar:: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients:: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in milk.
Shape Dough:: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with your palm.
Bake:: Bake for 10 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
Melt Chocolate:: While cookies cool, melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Decorate Cookies:: 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.
Add Details:: 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.
Set Decorations:: Allow decorations to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm up.

Making these cookies is always a special time with my kids who love helping with the decorations.

For extra flavor, add a touch of almond extract to the dough. Pair with hot chocolate or milk for a festive treat.

Electric mixer, Mixing bowls, Baking sheets, Parchment paper, Measuring cups and spoons, Microwave-safe bowl

Contains wheat (gluten), dairy, egg, and soy (in some chocolate products). Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.

These cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat, bringing joy to everyone who tries them.

→ What ingredients create the cookie base?: The base combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, softened butter, granulated sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, and milk for a tender texture.
→ How are the paw prints formed?: Large marshmallows represent the main paw pad, while melted white chocolate, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate melts create the toes and side pads.
→ Can these treats be made gluten-free?: Yes, substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour works well without altering the overall texture significantly.
→ What is the baking temperature and time?: Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just golden.
→ Are there any recommended flavor variations?: Adding a touch of almond extract to the dough enhances the flavor, and pairing the cookies with hot chocolate makes a cozy treat.