Are you looking for a unique, festive, and delicious treat to add to your holiday baking repertoire? Look no further than Santa Nutter Butter Cookies! These delightful cookies are not only tasty but they are also a fun project for the whole family. Using the classic Nutter Butter cookies as a base, you can easily transform them into adorable Santa Claus figures, making them the perfect treat to bring some holiday cheer to your table.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of Nutter Butter Cookies
- 1 bag of White Chocolate Chips
- Red Sugar Sprinkles
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Red and White Candy Corn or Red and White Sprinkles for Santa’s hat
Instructions:
- Pour the white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat them in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each time, until they are fully melted.
- Dip one end of each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted white chocolate. This will form Santa’s beard and hat trim.
- Immediately sprinkle the red sugar sprinkles onto the top part of the white chocolate to form Santa’s hat.
- Use a toothpick to add a dot of melted white chocolate where you want the eyes to be, then place two mini chocolate chips on the dots.
- For Santa’s nose, add another dot of melted white chocolate in the center of the cookie and place a red sprinkle or the small end of a red candy corn on it.
- Allow the cookies to dry on a sheet of parchment paper. Once the chocolate is set, your Santa Nutter Butter Cookies are ready to serve!
Santa Nutter Butter Cookies are not only a delicious sweet treat but also a fantastic way to engage kids in the kitchen during the holiday season. This fun, easy, and creative recipe is a fantastic addition to any holiday cookie lineup. Enjoy them with a cup of hot cocoa or leave them out for Santa – he’ll appreciate the likeness! This delightful recipe is sure to become a treasured part of your family’s holiday traditions.
