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These Oreo polar bear paw cookies are an adorable and festive no-bake dessert perfect for winter celebrations. Each cookie is coated in creamy white chocolate, sprinkled with “snowy” sanding sugar, and decorated to look like polar bear paws. They’re as fun to make as they are to eat, making them a hit for kids and adults alike!
Love no-bake holiday desserts? Try peanut butter Ritz cookies, peppermint pretzels, or Ritz thin mints next.
Building my cookie tins each year and making all the cookies with my kids is a favorite holiday tradition. We love filling them with peanut butter blossoms, shortbread cutout cookies, and
But sometimes you need a simple and small treat to fill in the holes or take to a kid’s holiday party. Enter these adorable polar bear paws. And they’re so fun to make with kids.
Dipping Oreos in white chocolate creates a rich, creamy coating, while the simple candy decorations transform them into whimsical polar bear paw prints. The taste of the Junior mint adds a nice holiday touch too!
Love peppermint? Try peppermint bark cookie bars, peppermint bark cookies, or Andes mint cookies next.
Ingredients You Need
Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this white chocolate covered Oreos. Skip to the recipe card for exact measurements.
- Oreos: Classic or double-stuffed work best for a sturdy base.
- White chocolate melting wafers: Smooth and easy to use for coating.
- Junior Mints: The perfect size for the “heel” of the paw.
- Mini brown M&Ms: Create the “toe pads” of the paw print. I used the most of the brown M&Ms from one large bag.
- Sanding sugar: Adds a snowy, sparkly effect.
Need another Christmas cookie? Try millionaire cookies, espresso martini cookies, or biscoff cookies next.
How to Make Oreo Polar Bear Paw Cookies
Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make these polar bear paw cookies. Skip to the recipe card for the printable version.
Step 1. Dip the Oreos: Melt the white chocolate in the microwave until smooth. Submerge each Oreo, coat fully, and lift with a fork.
Step 2. Decorate the Paw Print: Place a Junior Mint at the bottom of the Oreo and arrange 4 mini M&Ms above it to create the toes. Sprinkle generously with sanding sugar.
Step 3. Set the Cookies: Place them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Expert Tips
- Work Quickly: White chocolate can set fast, so dip and decorate a few cookies at a time.
- Use Quality Chocolate: Melting wafers create a smooth and even coat. Avoid white chocolate chips, as they can seize easily.
- Customize the Design: Try colored sanding sugar or swap the M&Ms for other small candies to match a party theme.
- Keep Chocolate Smooth: If it starts to thicken while dipping, microwave for 10-15 seconds to re-melt.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, milk or dark chocolate can be used, but the polar bear theme works best with white chocolate for a snowy look.
Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil or shortening and stir until smooth.
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they stay fresh for up to a week.
Yes, but the M&Ms may lose some color as they thaw.
Storage Tips
Store Oreo Polar Bear Paw Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. My M&Ms started to lose their color as they thawed, so I don’t recommend this if possible.
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Oreo Polar Bear Paws
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces white chocolate I used melting wafers
- 1 13.9-ounce package Oreos
- 1 box Junior mints
- 100 mini brown M&Ms from 1 family size package of mini M&Ms
- Sanding sugar
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the white chocolate to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.20 ounces white chocolate
- Drop one Oreo in the melted chocolate and use a fork to flip it over to coat all sides. Lift it out and shake off any excess white chocolate, scraping the bottom across the edge of the bowl to remove it all so it doesn’t pool around the Oreo.1 13.9-ounce package Oreos
- Set the chocolate covered Oreo on the parchment paper and place one Junior Mint in the bottom center of the Oreo as the pad of the foot. Place 4 brown mms on surrounding the top for the toes. Generously sprinkle with sanding sugar. Repeat with the remaining Oreos. I like to dip and decorate 5 Oreos at a time.1 box Junior mints, 100 mini brown M&Ms, Sanding sugar
- Transfer the decorated Oreos to the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Decorated Oreos freeze well but the mms can lose color as they defrost.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
