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bear paw cookies
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Bear Paw Cookies

Adorable paw cookies that are perfect for winter, camping trips, and Christmas fun.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
decorating10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Yield: 24 cookies
Calories: 281cal
Author: Melissa Haines
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • baking sheet lined with parchment paper or baking mat

Materials

  • 1 cup butter unsalted - softened
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 bag chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 bag chocolate chips semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream sugar and sugar together using a whisk or a mixer
  • Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until well combined
  • In a medium bowl, mix the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring to incorporate
  • Using a small spoon or cookie dough scoop out dough into your hand. Roll the dough into a ball and set it on the pre-lined baking sheet.
  • Place cookie dough balls two inches apart on the pre-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes.
  • Leave cookies on a baking pan to cool off, but add decorations while still warm.
  • Push the larger melting wafer into the center of the cookie
  • Add three chocolate chips to the top portion, curving around the larger round chocolate piece.
  • Repeat with the rest of the cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before transferring them. If you have more baking pans, you can continue to bake more cookies while they are cooling.
  • Enjoy with a tall glass of milk or milk substitute!

Notes

nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 281cal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg