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3 Cookies Easy Enough to Make With the Kids

Created December 8, 2016
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies
Let little hands in on the holiday fun! These Christmas cookies can be made ahead and decorated later for a sweet + jolly activity.

Decorating cookies with the kids doesn’t have to be stressful or super messy. Bake up couldn’t-be-easier cookies and then organize the toppings—an empty muffin tin or even paper cupcake liners work great! To make all three of these cute Christmas cookies, you’ll need: 

For The Cookies


For The Decorating

  • Peppermint candies, crushed 
  • Sprinkles 
  • Pretzels 
  • Chocolate chips 
  • Gumdrops

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies

Prep time: 30 min. | Total time: 60 min. | Ingredients: 30 | Serves: 20

Make classic sugar cookies chocolate with a simple cocoa power addition. Kids can add the marshmallow crème frosting swirl and sprinkle on the peppermint.

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Christmas Tree Sandwich Cookies

Christmas Tree Sandwich Cookies

Prep time: 40 min. | Total time: 60 min. | Ingredients: 3 | Serves: 12

Make a quick cookie sandwich and let the kids roll them in their favorite sprinkles!

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Frosted Reindeer Cookies

Frosted Reindeer Cookies

Prep time: 40 min. | Total time: 55 min. | Ingredients: 6 | Serves: 32

Slice and bake cookie dough that’s been rolled into a triangle shape. The kids assemble the pretzel antlers, chocolate chip eyes and gumdrop noses!

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