Polar Bear Cookies Food

POLAR BEAR COOKIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Open each cookie then place 2 marshmallows into position for 'ears'. Press cookie back together, squeezing the edge of the marshmallow in between the two cookies and securing the 'ears' in place. Repeat with remaining cookies.
• Remove 12 perfectly-shaped candy melts from the package then set aside. Melt the remaining candies according to package directions. Lay a sheet of parchment or wax paper nearby to place cookies once they've been dipped. When the candies are melted, dip cookies one at a time, coating them completely.
• Remove the cookie carefully from the melted candy using a fork then gently tap fork on the side of the bowl to smooth the surface and let excess candy fall off. Try to position the cookie on the fork such that the 'ears' are supported by the fork while you tap so they don't fall into the candy. Transfer dipped cookies to parchment paper and repeat until no cookies remain.
• Before the candy sets completely, place a reserved (un-melted) candy disc on the cookie to form a muzzle on the bear. Press lightly into place so the melted candy forms a ridge around the disc. This adds a fun little facial feature to the polar bears. Let bears set until firm but reserve at least a teaspoon of the dipping mixture to use to adhere the noses.
• Once the cookies have set, re-melt the reserved candy coating to use as 'glue' to adhere the candy noses in place. Use a dot of decorating gel to create eyes. If you would like to add a mouth, you can do that as well. Once the nose is firmly adhered, serve these cute little guys up!

POLAR BEAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Using a double boiler, melt 2 bags of the chocolate
• Lightly separate the Oreo cookies in half, making sure that the creme stays on one half of the cookie.
• Lightly push in two yellow M&M's
• Place the other half of the Oreo cookie back on and slowly dip the top half into the melted chocolate.
• Lightly shake the cookie to get excess chocolate off and place onto the cookie sheet
• Repeat steps with remaining cookies
• Place cookies into the fridge for 10 minutes to harden before continuing
• Place the Oreo cookie into the melted chocolate, using a fork, lightly flip the Oreo cookie so that both sides get coated.
• Lightly tap the side of the pot to get excess chocolate off.
• Place Oreo onto the cookie sheet and repeat step with remaining cookies
• Place a non melted wafer chip onto the lower part of the cookie for the bears nose
• Dip a blue M&M into the melted chocolate and place onto the non melted chip for the bears nose
• Place two eyes onto the upper part of the cookies
• Let cookies dry for 30 minutes before enjoying!

POLAR BEAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Lay out a sheet of parchment or wax paper to lay the cookies on once dipped.
• Choose lighter coloured candy coated chocolates for the ears and fun brighter, blue, brown, red and purple for the noses.
• Select 12 nice looking white candy melts for the muzzle and set aside. Melt the rest of the package.
• Slide the "ears" into place in between the cookies into the filling and dip the cookies in the melted white candy. Using a fork lift the cookie out and gently bang the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Lay the cookie on the parchment. Place the candy melt on as the muzzle and press in gently to form a ridge around the muzzle. Paint a small amount of the white chocolate candy melts onto the "nose" and place it higher up on the muzzle. When the cookies are dried, use the black icing to dot on the eyes. Let dry completely before storing in a sealed container.

POLAR BEAR SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar on medium speed for 20-30 seconds. Mix in egg, vanilla and almond extract. Add in baking powder, salt, and flour and mix until combined. Transfer to a flour-covered surface and use a rolling pin to roll dough 3/8" to 1/2" thick. Use a 2.5-3" circle cookie cutter or glass cup to cut out dough.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Depending on size of your cookie cutter and thickness of dough, you may need to bake for a few extra minutes. Allow to cool before decorating.
• To make frosting: In a large mixing bowl, add butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Cream together on medium speed for 30 seconds, or until blended together. Mix in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until all is incorporated. Turn mixer to high speed, and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
• To decorate: Reference the photos in the post above or print off my printable instruction PDF to decorate the polar bear faces.1. Use a piping or ziploc bag to spread on white frosting. If desired, press wet cookie into white sanding sugar.2. With your white frosting, pipe a large dot in the center for the nose and 2 smaller dots on the top for the ears.3. Press on 2 mini brown M&M's for the eyes, 2 mini red M&M's for the cheeks, and one regular-sized brown M&M for the nose.
• Store in airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for later.

POLAR BEAR

Steps:

• Place brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in food processor. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Process until blended. DO AHEAD Butter mixture can be made 1 week ahead. Wrap in plastic and chill.
• Bring 4 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add rum, brandy, and butter mixture; stir until butter melts. Ladle into mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

POLAR BEAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms.
• Shape into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown on edges. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
• Using knife, spread 1 teaspoon frosting on cookie. Immediately sprinkle sugar evenly over frosting. Slightly flatten 2 miniature marshmallows, and press on cookie for ears. Using chocolate icing, pipe eyes, nose and mouth on cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies.

CINNAMON POLAR BEARS

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour and cinnamon; blend well. Cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. For each cookie, shape dough into 1 inch ball; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly. Shape dough into 3 (1/4 inch) balls. Place 2 of the balls above and touching larger ball for ears and 1 ball on top to resemble snout. Flatten slightly.
• Bake for 11 to 15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Lightly sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar. Press 2 chocolate chips into each cookie for eyes and 1 cinnamon candy for nose.

POLAR BEAR (SHOT)

Steps:

• Pour ingredients in a shaker with ice.
• Shake and serve in the prettiest shot glass you can find.
• Sip or throw back and follow with a Group Nap.