A bear claw is a sweet pastry originating from the United States. Believed to have been invented during the mid-1920s, it is usually prepared with flour, butter, eggs, and milk, while the filling is typically prepared with a combination of chopped almonds, egg whites, sugar, and almond extract, if desired.

The pastry is shaped into a semicircle with sliced sections along one side, and as the dough rises, those sections become separated, resulting in a shape that is reminiscent of a bear claw, hence the name. These sweet treats are baked until golden brown, and it is recommended to let them cool slightly before serving.