Santa Cookies Recipe

These adorable no-bake Santa Cookies are a holiday hit! Perfect for kids to make, these festive treats require no oven time and are endlessly customizable. Skip the red hots and use colorful mini M&Ms for a fun twist on a classic. Get creative with the candy colors for the eyes and nose – the possibilities are endless! A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your holiday gatherings.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 125.1 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Santa Cookies

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How to Make Santa Cookies

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, peanut butter, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter and sugar are melted and the mixture is smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Add the oats and mix well to combine.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up.
  6. Once firm, cut into squares or use a cookie cutter to shape the cookies.
  7. For each Santa cookie, attach two mini M&Ms for eyes and one mini M&M for the nose.
  8. Use a small piece of pretzel stick for the mouth and a red M&M (or candy) for the Santa hat's pom-pom. Enjoy your delicious and easy Santa Cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

13g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Santa Cookies?

Santa Cookies takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Santa Cookies?

Santa Cookies has approximately 125.1 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Santa Cookies?

The key ingredients for Santa Cookies are White Chocolate Baking Squares, Nutter Butter Sandwich Cookies, Red Sugar Crystals, Vanilla Chips, Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Red Hot Candies. See the full list with measurements above.

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