POLAR BEAR COOKIES
These Polar Bear Cookies are cute, easy, and fun to make for the holidays. Made with sandwich cookies, white chocolate, and candy details, they’re a hit with kids and perfect for festive winter celebrations.
Ingredients
- 24 vanilla sandwich cookies e.g., Golden Oreos
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 48 mini marshmallows for ears
- 48 candy eyes
- 24 mini brown M&M’s for noses
- Optional: sweetened shredded coconut for texture
Instructions
Melt Chocolate:
- Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
Dip the Cookies:
- Use a fork to dip each sandwich cookie into the melted chocolate. Tap off the excess and place on a parchment-lined tray.
Decorate Faces:
- Quickly add two mini marshmallows on top for ears, candy eyes for eyes, and one M&M in the center for a nose.
Optional Fur:
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the cookies for a fuzzy bear effect.
Chill:
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the coating is fully set.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare these cookies up to 3 days in advance.
- Custom Ideas: Add food coloring to make blue or pink polar bears.
- Kid Activity: This is a perfect no-bake project for kids during the holidays.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.