Polar Bear Paws Recipe {See's Candy Copycat} (2024)

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Published: November 7, 2017Updated: July 25, 2022Author: Amy

These no-bake Polar Bear Paws Recipe are the perfect sweet and salty treat, filled with roasted nuts and caramel, then coated in silky white chocolate. Perfect for the holidays and gift giving or the summer months when you don’t want to turn on the oven!

Another See’s Candy favorite is our Homemade Turtles, a fast, easy, irresistible 3-ingredienttreat!

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See’s Candy Polar Bear Paws Recipe

For as long as I can remember, my sister always got my Dad a big box of See’s candy for his birthday. Although I think in recent years it’s been replaced with jams and jellies.

Have you ever had Polar Bear Paws? They’re traditionally made by See’s with peanuts, but due to family allergies, we can’t do that. Cashews are a perfectly acceptable substitution, however. When I handed them out at school, nobody even questioned it. They were too busy drowning in the bliss that is caramel and white chocolate!

I know See’s stores aren’t available everywhere, so now you can make your own…and for cheaper. Homemade gifts are always the best, anyway!

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Ingredients Needed

You only need 5 ingredients to make see’s candy polar bear paws.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

  • Caramel Bits (or caramel squares, unwrapped)
  • Heavy cream
  • Unsalted butter
  • Cashew halves (or peanuts)
  • Vanilla almond bark (or candy melts)

Make Grizzly Bear Paws

Not a fan of white chocolate? Simple swap it out with regular chocolate candy melts and call them Grizzly Bear Paws!

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Video: How to Make Polar Bear Paws

Polar Bear Paws are super easy to make! Scroll down to the printable recipe card for details and measurements, and don’t miss the video below.

Recipe Tips

  • Form only a few at a time.The caramel softens to room temperature pretty easily, so I recommend taking only a few out of the refrigerator at a time when dipping them in the chocolate, otherwise they can get gooey and not hold their shape.
  • Candy melts are preferred over white chocolate chips.You can use white chocolate chips (as seen in the video) instead of Candy Melts or CandiQuik Almond Bark, BUT you’ll need to mix the melted chocolate with a bit of coconut oil to ensure it hardens and sets properly.

Proper Storage

Polar Bear Paws will keep for around 10 days in a tightly sealed container, stored in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator. But make sure they’re room temperature before serving or someone could lose a tooth!

More Candy Recipes:

  • Popcorn Balls
  • Peanut Brittle
  • Candied Pecans
  • Cream Cheese Mints
  • Old Fashioned Potato Candy
  • Homemade Caramels

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Polar Bear Paws (See’s Candies Copycat)

5 from 16 Ratings

These no-bake Polar Bear Paws Recipe are the perfect sweet and salty treat, filled with roasted nuts and caramel, then coated in silky white chocolate. Perfect for the holidays and gift giving or the summer months when you don't want to turn on the oven!

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Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Chill Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 11 ounce bag Kraft Caramel Bits
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts (or cashew halves)
  • 12 ounces CandiQuik vanilla almond bark or Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers (see note)

Instructions

  • Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  • Place caramels, cream, and butter in a microwave safe bowl; microwave in 30 second increments, stirring, and repeating until smooth.

  • Mix in the peanuts and then let it sit in the bowl to cool for about 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

  • Spoon onto the parchment in tablespoon size mounds. Place in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until set.

  • Place vanilla almond bark and melt according to package directions, stirring until melted and smooth.

  • Dip a caramel cluster in the chocolate and use a fork to remove it. Holding it over the bowl, tap the fork on the edge to let any excess chocolate drip back down. Place clusters back on the parchment lined pan and repeat with remaining clusters.

  • Put the pan back in the fridge for 30-60 minutes until chocolate is set. Remove and enjoy or package up for a gift!

Video

Notes

Form only a few at a time. The caramel softens to room temperature pretty easily, so I recommend taking only a few out of the refrigerator at a time when dipping them in the chocolate, otherwise they can get gooey and not hold their shape.

Candy melts are preferred over white chocolate chips. You can use white chocolate chips (as seen in the video) instead of Candy Melts or CandiQuik Almond Bark, BUT you’ll need to mix the melted chocolate with a bit of coconut oil to ensure it hardens and sets properly.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: polar bear paws, recipe, see’s copycat

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Polar Bear Paws Recipe {See's Candy Copycat} (2024)

FAQs

What are polar bear claws made of? ›

Traditionally, polar bear claws are made using roasted salted peanuts, which offer a tasty contrast of salty crunch to the sweet caramel and chocolate coating.

What is special about polar bear paws? ›

The team discovered that the papillae on polar bears were taller than other species – up to 1.5 times. Importantly, the taller papillae of polar bears help to increase traction on snow relative to shorter ones. Bumps on the pads of polar bears' paws help them gain better traction on snow and ice.

What is a bear claw candy? ›

Whether you call them chocolate turtles or bear claws, these decadent treats that combine chocolate, caramel, and pecans have delighted people of all ages for decades.

What are polar bear paws? ›

Polar bears have large paws compared to body size, reaching 30 cm (12 in.) in diameter. The large paws of a polar bear act like snowshoes, spreading out the bear's weight as it moves over ice and snow. The forepaws are round and partially webbed. The hind paws are elongated.

Why are bear claws illegal? ›

Although California law permits hunting of bears under very restricted conditions, the sale of any part of the animal is illegal, even if the bear was killed in another state. The law is designed to discourage poaching for profit, according to Lt. Don Wilkins of the state Fish and Game Department.

How much alcohol is in bear claw? ›

The 5.5% ABV beverage is a limited-time release. The artwork for the cans is highlighted by the face of a roaring bear.

How big are polar bear paws? ›

Polar bears have huge paws. They can be up to 12 inches across, which is about the size of a dinner plate. These big paws help spread out the polar bear's weight on the sea ice so they can walk along really thin ice. Polar bear feet can also get smelly.

Are polar bear paws better than grizzly bear paws? ›

Grizzly Bear: Key Facts. Polar bears are larger than grizzly bears on average, but the largest brown bears are nearly as big as the largest polar bears. Polar bears' paws are better suited for swimming and walking on ice, while grizzly paws are better for killing prey and digging.

Why do people take bear paws? ›

Today bear paws from adults and even cubs are sourced from all over Asia to support demand within the Asian market which creates a variety of dishes out of bear paws including soup. In Laos bear paw whiskey is a traditional, although expensive, delicacy.

What does a bear claw taste like? ›

What do bear claws taste like? The almond paste gives the pastry a rich, nutty flavor and a moist, chewy texture that is highly prized by pastry lovers.

Are bear paws soft cookies? ›

Bear Paws cookies come in a wide assortment of tasty varieties including, soft cookies ideal for the lunch box, snackable bite-size minis perfect for little fingers, and sandwich cookies to ensure after-dinner dessert at home is just made better!

Why is it called turtle candy? ›

Developed in 1918 by DeMet's Candy Company, these delectable bites were made of pecan pieces that were coated in caramel and then enveloped inside a glob of gourmet chocolate. And why were they called turtles? Because they actually looked like turtles with a large, chocolate covered shell.

How do polar bear paws not freeze? ›

Polar bear paws are also kind of sticky. They have bumps, or papillae, on the bottom of their feet that help grip the ice as they are walking, kind of like winter tires or snow boots.

What do you use to breed polar bears in Minecraft? ›

Polar bears cannot breed and players will not be able to accelerate a cub into adulthood as they can with other pets and animals. Adult polar bears have approximately 30 hit points of health. Players should be careful around polar bears as they're capable of dishing out some decent damage.

How do you grow a bear paw plant? ›

Ideally, you should plant the succulents in partial sun to partial shade. If the plant is kept indoors, make sure to keep it near a west or east-facing window for indirect sunlight. Soil: Another essential part of bear paw plant care is the soil. This cotyledon variety likes well-draining and loose soil.

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