Whether you are looking for a cookie recipe that is easy and fun, or something a little more over the top to leave out for Santa, we have got you covered! These 12 Cookies for Santa ideas will leave you wanting it to be Christmas Eve stat!
These cookie recipes are for all levels of bakers, including the kiddos, so you can rest assured that everyone will have fun making a treat to leave out for the big guy.
And be sure you don’t forget about the rest of the seasons baking either, check out our full list of recipes from our Christmas Baking Frenzy to get prepared for the yummiest time of the year!
Cookies for Santa - 12 Fun Recipes to Leave out for Santa
Look no further for a fun cookie you can bake with the kids to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve.
These are your favorite peanut butter cookie but all dressed up with candies and pretzels to make them look like Rudolph! Easy and adorable!
Perfectly festive and chewy sugar cookies that are full of peppermint flavor thanks to the Andes Mint candies!
A simple almond sugar cookie dough that is twisted together to create adorable candy canes that Santa will want to take home to Mrs. Claus!
A fun sprinkle-infused shortbread cookie that are made using Cookie Gun , the kids will be lining up to help with this festive treat!
Easy to make and loaded with that ginger spice we all crave at this time of year, then finished off with a simple chocolate dip and holly sprinkles!
Adorable snowman faces that are super easy to make! Can be made using store bought sugar cookies if you don’t have the time to bake your own, though we have a great Sugar Cookie Recipe you can use here!
Every kid knows the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and this cookie is the perfect treat for them to make in honor of it! Even Santa will give a big Ho Ho Ho when he sees these cute creations!
These are a traditional cookie from Iceland that use cornflakes and chocolate to make a delicious treat even the elves would eat!
One of our favorite cookies from our Christmas Baking vault! You will love how easy these festive cookies are to make.
Christmas Pinwheel Spiral Swirl Sugar Cookies – Easy No-Chill Recipe
A simple cookie recipe that requires no chill time, these can be made on Christmas Eve to ensure optimal freshness for Santa!
A fun no-bake cookie the kids can make for Santa! All the classic flavours of a s’more finished off with dipped chocolate and covered in sprinkles for an extra magical touch.
Everyone knows that Santa loves a good gingerbread cookie, they are slightly spiced and everything nice! And these ones are done with a simple icing outline, perfect for the kiddos!
Okay so be honest, how many of these cookies for Santa are you dying to make RIGHT NOW!? I hope you enjoyed following along with this years Christmas Baking Frenzy my friends, and don’t worry we will be posting for New Years starting next week!
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