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Polar Bear Paws (See's Candies Copycat)

These no-bake Polar Bear Paws are a classic See's Candies recipe easily made at home. Perfect for the holidays and gift giving!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: polar bear paws, see's copycat
Servings: 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 11 ounce bag Kraft Caramel Bits (or unwrapped soft caramel candies)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • 12 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers (see note)

Instructions

  • Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Place caramels, heavy cream, and butter in a microwave safe bowl; microwave in 30 second increments, stirring, and repeating until smooth. (Alternatively, you can do this over a double boiler.)
  • Mix in the peanuts and then let it sit in the bowl to cool for about 5-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  • Spoon onto the parchment in tablespoon size mounds.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until set.
  • Melt the Ghirardelli melting wafers according to package directions, stirring until melted and smooth.
  • Working with only a couple at a time, keeping the rest chilled, 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 quickly, so I recommend taking only a few out of the fridge at a time when dipping them in the chocolate, otherwise they can get gooey and not hold their shape.
Melting wafers are preferred over white chocolate chips. You can use white chocolate chips instead of melting wafers, BUT you'll need to mix the melted chocolate with a bit of coconut oil to ensure it hardens and sets properly.
Variations & Storage. Variations, a nut-free option, and proper storage is included in the article.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cluster | 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