Polar Bear Cookies
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Polar Bear Cookies, perfect for winter celebrations and cozy gatherings. These soft and chewy cookies are shaped like adorable polar bears and topped with creamy homemade buttercream frosting. Their charming design makes them a hit with both kids and adults, while their delicious flavor will leave everyone wanting more. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a holiday party or simply enjoy a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to bring warmth and cheer to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (for frosting)
- 1 cup coarse sanding sugar (for decoration)
- 30 large chocolate chips (for decoration)
- Round black sprinkles (for decoration)
- Round red or pink sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and mix until fluffy, then incorporate egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt before gradually adding dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Cut out shapes with a polar bear cookie cutter and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 14 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat unsalted butter until fluffy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Decorate cooled cookies with buttercream frosting and fun toppings like chocolate chips for eyes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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