Description
Delight in the whimsical charm of Polar Bear Paw Print Cookies, soft and chewy treats adorned with chocolate for a fun winter-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop out about two tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheet. Use two smaller chocolate chips for 'toes' at one end of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the middle. Let cool on cooling racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill your dough for better shape retention while baking. Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with butterscotch or peanut butter chips for a different flavor twist. For added fun, decorate with colorful sprinkles or icing after baking!