Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Polar Bear Cookies, a delightful treat that captures the spirit of winter festivities. These soft and chewy cookies, adorned with creamy buttercream frosting, are not only adorable but also incredibly delicious. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy family get-togethers, these whimsical treats will charm both kids and adults alike. Their cute polar bear design makes them a fun addition to dessert tables, while their rich flavor ensures they’ll be a hit at every event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 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 (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- 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 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, beat butter with powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla, salt, and heavy cream; beat until fluffy.
- Decorate cooled cookies with frosting, coarse sanding sugar for sparkle, 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: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg