If you love sweet and salty treats, Polar Bear Paws are the perfect candy to make this holiday season.These bite-sized clusters combine crunchy roasted peanuts, gooey caramel, and smooth vanilla almond bark for a candy that’s irresistible to snack on.Traditionally, bear claws were made with pecans, but this version uses roasted salted peanuts, which add the perfect salty crunch and balance the sweetness.

For more treats to share (or keep for yourself!), try them alongside my Crockpot Candy and Crockpot Christmas Candy! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe What Are Polar Bear Paws? Polar Bear Paws are bite-sized caramel and nut clusters coated in creamy white chocolate (or vanilla almond bark, which is what I used).The name comes from the candy’s shape, roughly resembling a bear’s paw (but smaller, of course ), and its festive, wintery white coating.These treats are chewy, crunchy, and perfectly sweet, making them a holiday favorite.

Ingredients & Substitutions Caramel Bits: I use caramel bits because they melt evenly and create a smooth, creamy coating for the peanuts.You can substitute with soft caramels cut into small pieces if needed.Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to the caramel and helps it achieve a silky texture.

Salted butter can also be used.Heavy Cream: Makes the caramel smooth and easy to coat the peanuts.Milk or half-

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