Santa Nutter Butter Cookies
Santa Nutter Butter Cookies are one of those creative Christmas ideas that always make me smile every time I make them!
I love how fun and festive they look, turning a simple cookie into the cutest little Santa faces. They’re crunchy, sweet, and surprisingly easy to decorate, which makes them perfect for holiday baking with kids or friends.
I like how you can get creative with sprinkles, frosting, and candy melts to make each one unique.
These cookies aren’t just adorable, they’re also delicious and full of Christmas cheer.
Whether you’re preparing for a party, gifting homemade treats, or just craving something festive, Santa Nutter Butter Cookies are the perfect way to spread holiday joy!
Fun Ways to Decorate Your Santa Cookies
I love how decorating Santa Nutter Butter Cookies feels like turning snack time into a full-on Christmas craft session. It’s impossible not to smile when you’ve got cookies, melted chocolate, and a bunch of sprinkles in front of you.
One of my favorite ways to make these even more festive is by adding edible glitter to Santa’s hat—it gives him that magical North Pole sparkle that looks amazing on a dessert table.
You can also give each Santa a different personality. I like using candy eyes for that wide-eyed, “caught-eating-the-milk-and-cookies” expression.
For something extra funny, try giving your Santas different beard styles—some curly, some pointy…use your imagination.
You can even stick mini marshmallows along the hat’s edge for extra fluffiness or use coconut flakes if you want to make his beard look snow-dusted.
If you’re baking with kids (or kids at heart), let everyone design their own version—it’s hilarious seeing how each Santa ends up with a totally unique vibe.
Some look cute, others look mischievous, and a few… might even look like they’ve had too much hot cocoa! Either way, decorating these cookies is where all the fun and laughter happen.
How to Make Santa Nutter Butter Cookies
To make these Santa Nutter Butter Cookies, grab your lineup of delicious ingredients:
- Nutter Butter cookies
- vanilla almond bark
- white chocolate chips
- red candies
- mini chocolate chips
- red sanding sugar
I love how simple yet festive these ingredients are—it already feels like Christmas before you even start.
Begin by melting the vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl until it’s silky and smooth. This part always makes my kitchen smell so sweet and cozy!
Next, dip one end of the cookie into the almond bark for Santa’s hat, then dip the other end for his fluffy beard. Let the excess drip off (or don’t, if you like extra coating—I usually can’t resist). Sprinkle red sanding sugar over the top to give Santa his bright red hat, and stick on a white chocolate chip at the edge for the puffball.
Then comes my favorite part—adding Santa’s face! Use a little melted almond bark to attach a red candy for his nose and two mini chocolate chips for his eyes. It’s like watching Santa come to life, one cookie at a time.
When all your Santas are dressed and ready, place them on parchment paper and let them chill for about an hour. I know the waiting feels like forever, but once they’re set, you’ll have the cutest Christmas cookies ever—crunchy, sweet, and full of holiday charm.
Whether you’re serving them at a party or sneaking one (or five) straight from the tray, these Santa Nutter Butter Cookies never fail to spread joy!
More Santa-Themed Treats for Christmas!
If you can’t get enough of Santa-shaped goodies, you’re in for a real treat! Here are a few more adorable and creative ideas that will make your Christmas Dessert table absolutely magical.
- Looking for something a bit more playful? These Santa Hat Jello Shots are the perfect party pick! They’re cute, festive, and ridiculously easy to make. I like how they add a pop of red sparkle to any table.e
- There’s something so cozy about gathering around a festive snack board filled with Christmas colors and flavors. This Santa Charcuterie Board is one of the most fun charcuterie ideas you’ll ever make! It’s perfect for mixing sweet and savory treats that everyone can enjoy while chatting and laughing. I love arranging the cheeses, berries, and candy into Santa’s cheerful face—it always becomes the centerpiece of the party.
- I think one of the most exciting things about Christmas is baking treats that make everyone smile. These Santa Suit Christmas Treats are pure holiday magic! The little yellow buckle and red frosting make them instantly recognizable and absolutely irresistible. Just imagine walking into a party with a tray full of these adorable goodies—trust me, they’ll disappear in minutes. If you love charming desserts that impress both kids and adults, these are perfect for you.
- These Santa’s Stuck in the Chimney Rice Krispie Bars always get people laughing! I love how the little Santa legs make it look like he got caught mid-delivery. They’re light, crunchy, and perfect for kids (and adults who secretly love Rice Krispies, too). Bring them to a party, and they’ll be gone before you know it.
No matter which one you try, these Santa-themed desserts will bring a cheerful twist to your Christmas celebration. They’re fun to make, even more fun to eat, and guaranteed to make Santa proud!
Santa Nutter Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. package of Nutter Butters
- 1 12 oz. package of vanilla almond bark
- 32 white chocolate chips
- 32 red hot candies or red mini M&M candies
- 64 miniature chocolate chips
- Red sanding sugar
Instructions
- Add the almond bark to a microwave safe bowl, and heat for 30 second increments, stirring well between, until melted.
- Line a cutting board or baking sheet with parchment.
- Take a nutter butter cookie, and dip one end of the cookie to make Santa’s hat, and the other end just a bit more to make his beard. Let the excess almond bark drip off. Sprinkle the red sanding sugar over the end to make his hat. Place onto the parchment.
- Quickly add a white chocolate chip for the hat puff.
- Use a toothpick to add a bit of the almond bark to the back of your red candies, and place them onto the nutter butter to make a nose.
- Repeat this for two eyes made from the mini chocolate chips.
- Repeat for all of the nutter butters.
- Allow the cookies to set for 1 hour for the almond bark to set.
Love these Santa Nutter Butter Cookies? Share this recipe with friends or comment below with your favorite holiday treat!
Susan B
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