Polar Bear Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft cream cheese cookies shaped like bears, finished with fluffy frosting. A cute and tasty activity for the holidays!
# What You'll Need:
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, softened.
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
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1 large egg, at room temperature.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 tablespoon cornflour.
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1/2 teaspoon fine baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1 cup of unsalted butter for frosting, softened.
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract for frosting.
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1/2 teaspoon of frosting salt.
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3 1/2 cups sugar, powdered.
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1/4 cup thick cream.
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1 cup white sugar crystals.
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30 large chocolate chips for decorating.
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Small black round candy for eyes.
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Small red or pink candy rounds for cheeks.
# Steps to Follow:
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Mix cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add sugar and blend until light. Stir in egg and vanilla.
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Whisk together flour, cornflour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually blend into the butter mixture.
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Divide the dough into two. Wrap each piece in plastic, then refrigerate for a couple of hours.
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Roll dough to about 1/3-inch thickness. Cut out large circles for the faces and smaller ones for ears. Attach and chill for 15 minutes.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for around 12-14 minutes. Let them cool down completely.
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Whisk butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, cream, and salt, then mix until smooth and creamy.
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Frost the cooled cookies, coat them in sugar crystals, and finish with chocolate noses and candy for eyes and cheeks.
# Additional Notes:
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Chilling the dough helps it retain shape when baked.
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Good for 2 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge.
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Keep an eye on them in the oven so they don’t overcook.