Easy Polar Bear Paws Recipe

These Easy Polar Bear Paws are the perfect homemade version of the classic See’s Candies treat! Soft, buttery caramel is mixed with crunchy peanuts, scooped into little clusters, and dipped in creamy white chocolate for the ultimate sweet and salty holiday candy. With just a handful of ingredients and no candy thermometer required, this recipe comes together quickly and always feels special – perfect for Christmas gifting, cookie trays, and cozy winter baking days!

Homemade Polar Bear Paws with Caramel and Peanuts!

If you love See’s Candies Polar Bear Paws, you’re going to adore this easy homemade version. These soft, chewy caramel peanut clusters dipped in creamy white chocolate taste exactly like the holiday favorite – but they’re surprisingly simple to make at home. With just a handful of ingredients and no candy thermometer required, this recipe is perfect for Christmas gifting, cookie trays, and cozy winter baking days!

The combination of buttery caramel, crunchy peanuts, and smooth vanilla almond bark creates the ultimate sweet and salty holiday treat. They look adorable, hold up beautifully at parties, and always disappear fast!

Why this Recipe Works:

• Soft, Creamy Caramel Every Time – The combination of Kraft caramels, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla creates a smooth, scoopable caramel that stays soft instead of turning hard or chewy.
• Perfect Sweet and Salty Crunch – Unsalted peanuts give the classic Polar Bear Paws texture – crunchy, nutty, and the ideal contrast to the creamy caramel and white chocolate.
• Minimal Ingredients, Big Payoff – Just six simple ingredients come together to make a holiday candy that tastes like it came straight from a chocolate shop.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 (11 oz) bag Kraft Caramels – Creates the sweet, chewy caramel base that holds everything together.
• 3 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream – Melts into the caramels to make them smooth, creamy, and easy to scoop.
• 1 tbsp Butter – Adds richness and helps the caramel stay soft instead of turning too firm.
• 1 tsp Vanilla – Gives the caramel a warm, cozy flavor that pairs perfectly with the peanuts.
• 1 1/4 cups Unsalted Peanuts – The classic crunchy center – salty, nutty, and the perfect contrast to the sweet caramel and white chocolate.
• 16 oz Vanilla Almond Bark – The creamy white chocolate coating that makes this candy iconic.

How to Make Polar Bear Paws

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a sauce pan over low heat, melt together 1 (11 oz) bag unwrapped Kraft caramels, 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream, and 1 tbsp butter. Stir frequently so the caramel doesn’t burn.
3. Once melted, stir in 1 tsp vanilla and 1 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts. Remove from heat and let stand for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
4. Drop heaping mounds of the mixture onto the parchment paper. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
5. When the time is up, melt 16 oz vanilla almond bark in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring at each interval until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
6. Remove pan from the freezer. Dunk each caramel cluster into the melted chocolate, tap off extra chocolate on the side of the bowl, and place back onto the parchment paper.
7. Let chocolate harden. If desired, drizzle leftover chocolate over the hardened clusters.

More Caramel Candy:

• Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
• Homemade Caramels
• Caramel Pretzels
• Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites
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