Description
Oreo Polar Bear Paws are a fun and festive treat featuring Oreos dipped in smooth white chocolate, decorated with Junior Mints and mini brown M&Ms to resemble polar bear paws. Perfect for parties or holiday gatherings, these no-bake cookies combine creamy sweetness with a playful design that kids and adults will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 20 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- 1 13.9-ounce package Oreos
- 1 box Junior Mints
- 100 mini brown M&Ms from 1 family size package
- Sanding sugar, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare workspace: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper to place the dipped Oreos on for setting.
- Melt chocolate: Place white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Dip Oreos: Drop one Oreo into the melted chocolate and use a fork to flip it over and coat all sides evenly. Lift it out and shake off excess chocolate, scraping the bottom on the bowl edge to prevent pooling.
- Decorate: Place the chocolate-covered Oreo on the parchment paper. Press one Junior Mint into the bottom center of the Oreo to represent the paw pad. Arrange four mini brown M&Ms surrounding the top as the toes. Generously sprinkle with sanding sugar to add sparkle. Repeat with remaining Oreos, working in batches of five.
- Set chocolate: Transfer the decorated Oreos to the freezer for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set and harden.
- Store: Keep the finished treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. While they freeze well, the M&Ms may lose color after thawing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing is not recommended as the M&Ms may lose their color upon thawing.
- Work in small batches (about 5 Oreos at a time) for easier dipping and decorating.
- Use sanding sugar generously to add sparkle and texture to the paws.
- For smoother melting, ensure white chocolate wafers are stirred thoroughly between microwave increments to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
