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Close-up of several cute Polar Bear Cookies with detailed facial features and textured "fur".

Polar Bear Cookies


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create festive polar bear cookies for a fun, themed treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • White fondant
  • Black edible marker

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  5. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let cookies cool completely.
  8. Cover each cookie with white fondant.
  9. Use a black edible marker to draw polar bear faces on the fondant.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
  • You can use royal icing instead of fondant for decorating.
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg