Cinnamon Polar Bears
Bring a touch of winter magic to your kitchen with these adorable Cinnamon Polar Bears! Delightfully spiced with aromatic ground cinnamon and made irresistibly soft with buttery dough, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Each polar bear is dusted with a snowy sprinkle of powdered sugar and brought to life with mini chocolate chip eyes and noses, making them a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute bake, this recipe is easy enough to whip up with the whole family. Serve these whimsical cookies with a cup of hot cocoa, and watch as they become a heartwarming seasonal favorite! Keywords: cinnamon cookies, polar bear cookies, holiday baking, winter desserts, family-friendly recipes, soft cinnamon cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (for eyes and nose)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use polar bear-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
If desired, lightly dust the cookies with powdered sugar to give them a snowy look.
Press mini chocolate chips into the dough to create the polar bear’s eyes and nose.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.5 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.4 g | 672% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 984 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 483.7 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
