Name: Polar Bear Paws for Supper
Yield: 12

Polar Bear Paws are a See’s Candy copycat made with soft caramel, honey roasted peanuts, and a rich white chocolate shell.

Polar Bear Paws stacked on top of each other with the top ones cut in half to show the inside.

Author’s Notes

My Twist On See’s Polar Bear Paws

As much as It is satisfying to a good dark or milk chocolate bar, white chocolate will always have my heart. So when I first tried the See’s Polar Bear Paws, I instantly knew I had to make my own version at home. And just like my Turtles where I swap in candied pecans for extra flavor, I knew these would shine even more with honey roasted peanuts instead of plain. Oh my gosh…wow.

The See’s treat I didn’t think could get any better turned into the best candy I’ve made all season. Good-quality white chocolate, the softest caramels (Werther’s forever!), and honey roasted peanuts make pure magic. You’ve got to give these a try!

Ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the white chocolate chips, cream, caramels, oil, and peanuts.

Polar Bear Paws Ingredients

Ingredient	Helpful Tip
Soft caramels	Use soft, high quality caramels so they melt smooth. In my opinion, Werther’s is the best texture and flavor-wise.
Heavy cream	A splash helps loosen the caramel so it stays soft and chewy. If the caramel you are using is hard, you may need a touch extra.
Honey roasted peanuts	Adds sweet crunch and extra flavor. If using plain peanuts, toast them first for more flavor and to help them stay crisp in the caramel.
White chocolate and coconut oil	Use good-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor. A little coconut oil helps the coating melt smooth and set well.
Flaky sea salt	skippable but adds a nice sweet and salty pop on top.

Caramel melted and mixed with peanuts, left to firm, then dipped in white chocolate to make Polar Bear Paws.

How To Make Polar Bear Paws

Melt caramel: Warm the caramels and cream on a low burner, stirring until smooth.
Add peanuts: mix in the peanuts and mix to coat.
Form clusters: Scoop small mounds onto a parchment lined sheet and chill until firm.
Melt chocolate: Microwave white chocolate and coconut oil in short bursts.
Dip clusters: Dip one at a time in the chocolate, set on the tray, and chill again.

The treat being dipped in white chocolate.

My Top Tips For Making Polar Bear Paws

Use good ingredients: Good caramel and white chocolate makes a big difference.
Fix thick chocolate fast: If the chocolate starts to thicken, microwave it for 5 to 10 seconds to loosen it.
Cool the chocolate first: Let the melted chocolate sit for a minute so it does not warm or soften the caramel.
Get cleaner edges: Lift each cluster with a fork and use a butter knife to slide it onto the tray.
Shape with damp fingers: Lightly mist your fingertips with cooking spray or wet with water to gently nudge into neat clusters before chilling.

Storage

Store the finished Polar Bear Paws in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks. Keep layers separated with parchment so the white chocolate stays smooth. For the best texture, enjoy them chilled straight from the fridge.