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Polar Bear Cookies

Polar Bear Cookies – Cute, Frosted & Fun for Winter Celebrations!
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Polar Bear Cookies are delightful treats shaped like polar bears, perfect for all ages and great for any festive occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional, for fur)
  • 1 cup icing (white) for decorating
  • 1/2 cup black icing (or edible marker for detailing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. If desired, gently fold in the shredded coconut to give a textured appearance to the cookies.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. The centers will look soft; they will firm up as they cool.
  8. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, use the white icing to cover the top of each cookie, creating a smooth white surface.
  10. For the eyes, place two mini chocolate chips on each cookie, and use black icing or an edible marker to create the nose and mouth on each polar bear cookie.
  11. If desired, you can use extra shredded coconut to sprinkle around the edges of the cookies for a snowy effect.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • For a festive look, add colored sprinkles around the cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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