Inflationized Santa Claus Cookies

Olivia Rukavina

Olivia Rukavina

4 months ago

These cookies are a fun twist on traditional sugar cookies, with a touch of holiday magic that makes them inflate like a balloon when baked. Kids will love watching them puff up in the oven!

Cooking Time

30 minutes

Serving Size

Makes about 24 cookies

Nutrition Per Serving

Cal

120 per cookie

Protein

1g

Fat

6g

Sat Fat

4g

Carbs

15g

Chole

20mg

Fiber

0g

Sugar

8g

Sodium

50mg

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
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  • Divide the dough in half, adding red food coloring to one half to make it red.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out Santa Claus shapes using a cookie cutter.
  • Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Press a mini marshmallow into the center of each cookie for Santa's belly.
  • Add mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed up and lightly golden.
  • Let cool before serving and watch them inflate like magic!

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