❄️ Polar Bear Paws - Best Fresh Recipes

In a separate bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Tip:
If the chocolate seems too thick, stir in ½ teaspoon vegetable oil to thin it.

6. Coat the Clusters

Remove the caramel clusters from the freezer.

Dip each one into the melted almond bark using a fork to lift and tap gently to remove excess coating.

Place them back onto the parchment paper.

7. Add Sprinkles

Before the coating sets, add festive holiday sprinkles to the tops.

Let the dipped clusters sit at room temperature until completely hardened.

(You can speed this up by placing the tray back in the fridge for 10 minutes.)

🎄 Storage

Store Polar Bear Paws in an airtight container:

Room temp: up to 5–7 days
Refrigerator: up to 2 weeks
Freezer: up to 3 months (separate layers with parchment paper)

❤️ Tips for Perfect Polar Bear Paws

Use soft, fresh caramels. Stale caramels won’t melt smoothly.
Salted peanuts balance sweetness — but unsalted works if that’s your preference.
Don’t overheat the almond bark. Overheating can cause clumping.
If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, add a drop more vanilla to the caramel mixture.

🐻 Why They’re Called “Polar Bear Paws”

Because once dipped, each cluster looks like a fluffy white bear paw!
Kids love them, adults adore them, and they’re an instant hit on holiday platters.