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Polar Bear Paws

Delightful clusters of crunchy peanuts enveloped in rich caramel and dipped in velvety vanilla almond bark, perfect for sharing and creating sweet memories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 clusters
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Mixture
  • 11 ounces 1 bag caramel bits Recommended: Kraft Caramel Bits for melting efficiency.
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter At room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream Preferably organic for richer flavor.
For the Clusters
  • 1.5 cups dry roasted peanuts, salted Use unsalted if you want more control over sweetness.
For the Coating
  • 16 ounces vanilla almond bark Recommended: Merckens for great melting quality.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel bits, unsalted butter, and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth—usually about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the dry roasted peanuts until all are coated with caramel.
  4. Drop clusters onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  5. Chill the baking sheet in the fridge for about 30 minutes until set.
Melting and Dipping
  1. Melt the vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl using the same method as the caramel—30-second intervals, stirring until silky.
  2. Dip each caramel-coated cluster into the melted almond bark, allowing excess to drip off before placing them back on the baking sheet.
  3. Let the dipped clusters set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker results, about 15-20 minutes.
Storage
  1. Store Polar Bear Paws in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Notes

These treats can be made a week in advance. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to experiment with different nuts or flavors.