Homemade Polar Bear Paws

Name: Homemade Polar Bear Paws
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 ounces soft caramels, unwrapped; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 cups honey roasted peanuts; 12 ounces high quality white chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

These sweet and salty treats are a homemade version of the classic candy with soft caramel and crunchy peanuts.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

If you have ever visited a candy shop, you might recognize these adorable Polar Bear Paws. They are a wonderful combination of chewy caramel, salty honey roasted peanuts, and a creamy white chocolate coating that disappears way too fast at my house.

I love making these for the holidays or when I need a little something sweet to share with neighbors. Just be sure to use a good quality white chocolate because it makes a huge difference in how smooth the final coating turns out.

🧺 Ingredients

14 ounces soft caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 cups honey roasted peanuts
12 ounces high quality white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper so your candy does not stick.
2
Combine the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl.
3
Heat the caramel mixture in 30 second increments, stirring well each time until it is completely smooth.
4
Fold the honey roasted peanuts into the melted caramel until they are well coated.
5
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet to form small paw shapes.
6
Place the tray in the freezer for about 15 minutes to let the caramels firm up.
7
Melt the white chocolate chips and shortening together in a bowl until smooth.
8
Dip each chilled caramel cluster into the white chocolate, let the excess drip off, and place them back on the parchment paper.
9
Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature before serving.

💡 Tips

Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate crisp and the caramel chewy. They stay fresh for up to two weeks, but you can also freeze them for a few months if you want to make them ahead of time.

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