Description
Indulge in the whimsical charm of Polar Bear Cookies, a delightful treat that brings joy to any gathering. These soft and chewy cookies are adorned with creamy homemade buttercream frosting, creating an irresistible dessert perfect for festive occasions or cozy winter nights. Their adorable polar bear design captivates both kids and adults, making them a show-stopping addition to holiday parties, birthdays, or simply as a fun baking project. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, these cookies are not only enjoyable to make but also a sweet token of affection to share with friends and family.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt; then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare the buttercream frosting by beating softened butter with powdered sugar until creamy; add heavy cream and vanilla.
- Frost the cookies generously and decorate with chocolate chips for eyes and sprinkles for noses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg