Holiday Santa Claus Cookies
These delightful Holiday Santa Claus Cookies are the perfect no-bake treat for your festive celebrations! Based on a beloved family recipe from my niece, these cookies bring smiles to everyone at your holiday gathering. With a creamy white chocolate coating and fun embellishments, each cookie resembles Santa Claus himself. Customize your Santa's features using colorful mini M&Ms for the eyes and nose, making these cookies not only adorable but also a fun activity for kids! They’re sure to become a cherished tradition in your household, just as they did in ours.
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Servings
69
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
White chocolate baking squares
12 ounces (chopped)
Nutter Butter sandwich cookies
1 lb
Red sugar crystals
to taste
Vanilla chips or white chocolate chips
32 pieces
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips
64 pieces
Red-hot candies or mini M&Ms
to taste
Instructions
1
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped white chocolate, stirring occasionally to ensure it melts evenly.
2
Once melted, remove the saucepan from heat. Dip one end of each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
3
Place the dipped cookies on a wire rack to cool and set. This forms the base for Santa's hat.
4
Sprinkle red sugar crystals on the top part of the chocolate to create Santa’s hat. For added fun, press one vanilla chip off-center to represent the pom-pom of the hat. Allow to set for a few minutes.
5
Next, dip the other end of each cookie into the melted white chocolate to create Santa's beard, leaving the center of the cookie uncovered. Return to the wire rack to set.
6
Using a small dab of melted chocolate, attach a miniature semisweet chocolate chip for each eye and either a red-hot candy or a mini M&M for the nose.
7
Place the finished cookies on waxed paper and allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
Nutrition Information
4g
Fat
9g
Carbs
0.4g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Holiday Santa Claus Cookies?
Holiday Santa Claus Cookies are a festive, no-bake treat made with Nutter Butter cookies dipped in white chocolate to resemble Santa Claus.
Are these cookies baked?
No, these are no-bake cookies, making them a quick and easy holiday treat.
What is the base cookie used in this recipe?
The recipe uses Nutter Butter sandwich cookies as the base for Santa's face and body.
How do you make Santa's hat on the cookie?
Santa's hat is created by dipping one end of the cookie in melted white chocolate and then sprinkling it with red sugar crystals.
What is used for the pom-pom on Santa's hat?
A single vanilla chip or white chocolate chip is pressed off-center onto the red sugar portion to represent the pom-pom.
How is Santa's beard created?
The beard is made by dipping the opposite end of the cookie into melted white chocolate, leaving the center of the cookie bare for the face.
What ingredients are used for Santa's eyes?
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips are attached using a small dab of melted chocolate to form the eyes.
What can I use for Santa's nose?
You can use either red-hot candies or red mini M&Ms for the nose.
How many calories are in one Holiday Santa Claus Cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 69 calories.
How much white chocolate is needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 12 ounces of white chocolate baking squares, chopped.
Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Yes, because it is a no-bake recipe with fun decorating steps, it is a great activity for children.
What is the best way to melt the white chocolate?
Melt the chopped white chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally to ensure even melting.
How much fat is in each cookie?
Each cookie contains 4 grams of fat.
What are the carbohydrates per serving?
There are 9 grams of carbohydrates in each cookie.
How much protein is in these cookies?
Each cookie provides about 0.4 grams of protein.
What should I do after dipping the cookies in chocolate?
Place the dipped cookies on a wire rack to cool and set after each dipping stage.
How do you finish the cookies before serving?
Place the finished cookies on waxed paper and allow the chocolate to set completely.
How many Nutter Butter cookies do I need?
The recipe requires 1 lb of Nutter Butter sandwich cookies.
Can I use white chocolate chips for the hat pom-poms?
Yes, you can use 32 pieces of vanilla chips or white chocolate chips for the pom-poms.
What is the origin of this recipe?
This is a beloved family recipe originally shared by the creator's niece.
What kind of sugar crystals are needed?
Red sugar crystals are used to give Santa's hat its signature festive color.
How many chocolate chips are needed for the eyes?
You will need approximately 64 miniature semisweet chocolate chips to make eyes for the batch.
Is there any fiber in these cookies?
The nutritional data indicates that the fiber content is null or negligible.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, no bake, holiday treats, santa claus cookies, festive desserts, family recipe, fun baking, and chocolate.
Do I need to leave a part of the cookie uncovered?
Yes, leave the center of the cookie uncovered when dipping the beard to create space for the face.
How do I attach the eyes and nose?
Use a small dab of melted white chocolate as 'glue' to attach the chocolate chips and M&Ms.
Should the white chocolate be chopped before melting?
Yes, chopping the white chocolate baking squares helps them melt more evenly.
Can I use different colored M&Ms?
While the recipe specifies red for the nose, you can customize the features with any colorful mini M&Ms.
What surface is best for final cooling?
Waxed paper is recommended to ensure the cookies don't stick while the chocolate sets completely.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 6 main ingredients used to create these Holiday Santa Claus Cookies.