EASY SANTA COOKIES

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These cookies will be the highlight of your holiday cookie tray or the perfect gift for the Santa collector on your list!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla ready-to-spread frosting
3 tablespoons red sugar
18 miniature marshmallows
36 currants or semisweet chocolate chips
18 red cinnamon candies
3/4 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Beat butter, granulated sugar and lemon peel in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in egg and milk. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Press bottom of drinking glass on each until about 1/4 inch and 3 inches in diameter. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread frosting on cookie (frost and decorate each cookie before starting another). Sprinkle red sugar over top third of cookie for hat. Press on miniature marshmallow for tassel. Press 2 currants for eyes and 1 cinnamon candy for nose into center third of cookie. Sprinkle coconut over bottom third for beard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 180 mg

Prince Rinae
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and they make a great impression on guests.


Zamzam Sheekh
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I love the way these cookies look with the white frosting and the red and green sprinkles. They're so festive!


Muhammad Mustapha
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover frosting. I had some red and green frosting left over from another project and it worked perfectly for these cookies.


ParbatiBista Parbati Bista 1
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I've never made Santa cookies before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great!


Abdurauf Abdul
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These cookies are so easy to make, even kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the holiday baking.


Romo Eduardo
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I love the way these cookies smell while they're baking. They fill the whole house with a delicious aroma.


G Tergel
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're also great for gift-giving.


Jhorna Akter
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I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these cookies are an exception. They're so good!


Mbalentle Vuyeleni
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These cookies are so delicious! The dough is soft and chewy and the frosting is sweet and creamy.


Zahid Afridi
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I love how these cookies look like little Santas. They're so festive and cheerful.


Bilal Hussain Maken
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These cookies are the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


DZ CODz
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Khalil Ullah
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These cookies are so cute and festive. I love the way they look on my Christmas tree.


Alizey shah
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect Christmas cookie!


Saman Imani
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. The kids loved decorating them, too.