These fun Christmas Cookies do not take a lot of time to create. These Santa Cookies are made with store-bought cookies for a fun semi-homemade treat.
We are all about simple recipes to celebrate the season and this easy cookie recipe is one I think you will love.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These are super simple to make and they look cute and festive on a dessert table.
These nutter butter santa cookies are perfect for setting out for Santa on Christmas eve.
I have heard that these are Santa's favorite cookies
These no-bake cookies are a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Be sure to check out my no bake Christmas Rice Krispie treats too.
These also make a fun gift idea for friends.
Ingredients For Santa Cookies
This recipe only requires a few ingredients.
Peanut shaped cookies
Red Candy Melts
White Candy melts
Candy Eyes
Red ball Candies
Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed
- microwave-safe bowl
- parchment paper
- spoon
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How to Make Santa Cookies
Step By Step Instructions
- Melt the red candy melts according to package instructions.
- Dip peanut butter cookies into the red candy melts and place on the parchment paper.
- Pop into the freezer while you melt the white candy melts.
- Once the white candy melts have been melted dip the other end of the night or butter into the white bringing it up to the center of the cookie.
- Place back on the parchment. Add the remaining melted white chocolate to the piping bag.
- Snip off a small hole at the tip and use to attach eyes and nose. Place back in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts
- You can use all white candy melts and color half of them with red food coloring.
- You can use a red m and m for the nose.
- If it is too thick after fully melting add coconut oil so that it sets faster.
- This recipe makes 9 - you can customize it for how ever many cookies you would like.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
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📖 Recipe
Santa Cookies
Equipment
- Parchment lined baking sheet
- 2 small microwaveable bowls
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry bag or small Ziploc bag
Ingredients
- 9 nutter butter cookies
- ¼ cup red candy melts
- ½ cup white candy melts
- 18 candy eyes
- 9 red ball sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the red candy melts according to package instructions.
- Dip peanut butter cookies into the red candy melts and place on the parchment paper.
- Pop into the freezer while you melt the white candy melts.
- Once the white candy melts have been melted dip the other end of the night or butter into the white bringing it up to the center of the cookie.
- Place back on the parchment. Add the remaining melted white chocolate to the piping bag.
- Snip off a small hole at the tip and use to attach eyes and nose. Place back in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
Nutrition
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Tamara
I didn't even realize they used nutter butters - yay! I LOVE using nutter butters in recipes.