Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes

These adorable Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes are perfect for any winter or holiday party. They’re easy to make and can be decorated in minutes.

Are you ready to bake up a blizzard of fun? Our Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes recipe is the best winter treat! Whether you’re bringing them to a holiday party, or doing some simple baking with your kids, these snow-capped cupcakes are sure to delight.

Not only are they super cute, but they are made using ingredients that you can pick up at really any grocery store—no fancy bakery items needed. Plus, this recipe is so simple that even the kids can help with the assembly.

So get ready to show off your culinary creativity and craftiness by making some deliciously furry Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes!

How to Store Decorated Cupcakes

These Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

They can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe airtight container. Allow to thaw on the counter overnight to room temperature before serving. 

About the Ingredients for Bear Paw Cupcakes

Cupcakes – Use your favourite flavour of cupcake.

Frosting – Use vanilla frosting – either homemade or store bought.

Oreos – You can choose to use a whole Oreo or if you want you can take apart the Oreos and use only half. You could also use a peppermint patty instead.

Coconut – Use unsweetened or sweetened shredded coconut. If you have an allergy or dislike shredded coconut, you can simply leave it out or try using white sprinkles or sanding sugar instead.

M&M’s – You could also use chocolate covered nuts or junior mints instead.

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How to Make Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes

Yields: 12 Cupcakes | Prep time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 cupcakes
• Vanilla frosting
• 12 Oreo cookies
• 1 Cup shredded coconut
• Brown M&M candies

Directions:

Pipe vanilla frosting onto each of the cupcakes.

Pour shredded coconut into a small bowl.

Place the cupcake into the shredded coconut, making sure the frosting is completely covered.

Place an Oreo on top of the cupcake and three M&M’s above the Oreo to create a polar bear paw!