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Polar Bear Paws

Polar Bear Paws, are a See’s Candies favorite, which wraps chewy caramel & peanut centers w/ smooth white chocolate candy coating & are perfect for the holidays!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword How Do I Make Polar Bear Paws, How Do I Make Polar Bear Paws Candy, How To Make Polar Bear Paws Candy, Polar Bear Paw Candy, Polar Bear Paw Recipe, Polar Bear Paws Candy, Polar Bear Paws Candy Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 232kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 (11-ounce) bag Kraft caramel squares, unwrapped
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts
  • 1 (16-ounce) package white chocolate CandiQuik

Instructions

  • Line a baking cookie sheet with waxed paper. Set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels, butter, and cream, using 30-second intervals and stirring vigorously after each interval, until the mixture is smooth. 
    How to make Polar Bear Paws Candy, melting caramel
  • Add vanilla and peanuts and allow the mixture to cool, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
    How to make Polar Bear Paws Candy, mixing peanuts and vanilla in melted caramel
  • Spoon a generous Tablespoon sized drop of caramel and peanut mixture unto prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Place in freezer for 5-10 minutes or until the caramel cluster are firm.
    How to make Polar Bear Paws Candy, cooling on the baking sheet
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy coating per the package instructions.
    How to make Polar Bear Paws Candy, melting the white chocolate
  • Using a fork, dip the caramel clusters in the melted candy coating, covering the cluster completely. Allow excess chocolate to drip off into the bowl, then return the cluster to the baking sheet and continue with the rest of the clusters.
    How to make Polar Bear Paws Candy, dipping caramel in white chocolate
  • Place in the fridge to allow the coating to set. They're ready to package up or star on your holiday cookie tray!

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg