Description
Experience the joy of winter with these delightful Polar Bear Cookies! These charming treats feature a sweet vanilla base topped with fluffy frosting, creating an adorable design that’s perfect for any festive occasion.
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 medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut out shapes using a bear-shaped cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk for frosting consistency; spread over each cookie. Add a marshmallow for the bear's face and use mini chocolate chips for eyes and nose.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg