Modern Santa Claus Cookies

About this recipe

Transform your holiday baking with these festive and delightful Santa Claus cookies. With a twist of inflation magic, these cookies puff up beautifully in the oven, leaving kids and adults alike mesmerized. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet homemade gift, these cookies will surely be a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red food coloring
• 24 mini marshmallows
• 48 mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.

5. 5

   Mix in dry ingredients gradually until fully incorporated.

6. 6

   Divide dough in half; color one half with red food coloring.

7. 7

   Roll dough on a floured surface and cut into Santa shapes.

8. 8

   Place on parchment-lined baking sheets; add marshmallows for bellies and chocolate chips for eyes and buttons.

9. 9

   Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies are lightly golden.

10. 10

    Cool before serving and watch them puff up!