Description
Delicious homemade Bear Paws cookies featuring a rich caramel and cashew filling coated in smooth dark chocolate, topped with whole cashews to mimic bear claws. These treats combine creamy, nutty, and chocolaty flavors for an indulgent snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Caramel Mixture
- 1 16 oz. bag Kraft caramel candies
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups salted cashews, chopped
Chocolate Coating
- 16 oz. dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup whole salted cashews, for claws
Instructions
- Melt Caramel: In a pot over medium-low heat, slowly melt the caramel candies along with the salt, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract, stirring frequently to create a smooth caramel mixture.
- Incorporate Cashews: Stir the chopped salted cashews into the melted caramel until well combined, then immediately remove the pot from heat to prevent burning.
- Shape Caramel Mounds: Using large tablespoons, dollop the caramel and cashew mixture onto a silicone-lined sheet tray, forming individual mounds and allowing them to set briefly.
- Temper Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler and temper the chocolate to a temperature of 88 to 90°F for a smooth, glossy coating.
- Coat Bear Paws: Dip each set caramel mound into the tempered chocolate, coating them completely, then place back onto the silicone-lined tray.
- Add Claws: Press four whole salted cashews onto the ends of each chocolate-coated mound to create the bear claw effect.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to fully set at room temperature until firm, then enjoy your homemade Bear Paws.
Notes
- Use a silicone-lined sheet tray to prevent sticking during setting.
- Chop cashews to a medium size for better texture in the caramel mixture.
- Tempering chocolate ensures a shiny finish and prevents bloom.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, melt chocolate gently in the microwave in short bursts.
- Store finished Bear Paws in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
