Description
Oreo Polar Bear Paws are a fun and festive treat featuring Oreo cookies coated in smooth white chocolate and decorated with Junior Mints and mini brown M&Ms to resemble adorable polar bear paw prints. Perfect for parties or a winter-themed snack, these no-bake delights are easy to make and sure to impress with their cute presentation and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating
- 20 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
Decorations
- 1 13.9-ounce package Oreos
- 1 box Junior Mints
- 100 mini brown M&Ms from 1 family size package
- Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper to place the coated Oreos for setting.
- Melt the white chocolate. Add the white chocolate wafers to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well between each increment until the chocolate is melted completely and smooth.
- Coat the Oreos. Using a fork, dip one Oreo into the melted white chocolate, flipping it over to coat all sides thoroughly. Lift the Oreo, shaking off excess chocolate and scraping the bottom against the edge of the bowl to prevent pooling.
- Decorate the Oreos. Place the coated Oreo on the parchment paper. Attach one Junior Mint to the bottom center as the paw pad, then surround the top with 4 mini brown M&Ms arranged as toes. Sprinkle generously with sanding sugar to add sparkle and texture.
- Repeat the process. Continue dipping and decorating Oreos in batches of about 5 at a time until all Oreos are coated and decorated.
- Set the treats. Transfer the decorated Oreos to the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely and harden.
- Store properly. Once set, store the Oreo Polar Bear Paws in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Avoid freezing if possible, as M&Ms may lose color when thawed.
Notes
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks for extended freshness.
- Freezing: Freezing is not recommended because the M&Ms can lose their vibrant color after thawing.
- Chocolate melting: Stir the white chocolate thoroughly after each microwave interval to prevent burning and ensure a smooth consistency.
- Decoration tip: Work in small batches to prevent the chocolate from setting before decorating the Oreos.
- Alternative decorations: You can substitute the Junior Mints and brown M&Ms with other small candies that fit the paw print design as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
