3 Cookies Easy Enough to Make With the Kids

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

• 2 packages sugar cookie dough 
• 1 package Ready to Bake Christmas Tree Shape sugar cookies 
• Cocoa powder 
• Marshmallow crème 
• 2 packages ready to spread frosting 

For The Decorating

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

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

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

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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