Want to make the cutest Christmas cookie pops with almost no effort? These Christmas Nutter Butter Cookies come in three adorable designs: Santa, Reindeer, and Snowman. They’re all no-bake, use similar ingredients, and come together in about 30 minutes each. Make one, two, or all three for an impressive holiday cookie display that looks like it took way more effort than it did!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
No baking required. All three designs are made by dipping and decorating. No oven needed!
Perfect for groups. Set up a decorating station and let everyone make their own.
Great for gifting. Wrap a few of each design in a cellophane bag for an adorable homemade gift.
PRO TIP
Hosting a decorating party? Melt the chocolate ahead of time and keep it warm in a mini slow cooker on the “warm” setting so guests can dip at their own pace.
Display Ideas
Stand them in a jar or bucket filled with candy, rice, or floral foam
Arrange on a platter with the sticks fanned out
Tie a ribbon around each stick and hang from a small tabletop tree
Package in cellophane bags with a ribbon for easy gifting
How to Make Nutter Butter Christmas Cookies
For the ingredient list with measurements, full instructions, printable recipe, and additional notes, please click on each recipe!
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Nutter Butter Santas
These adorable Nutter Butter Santa Cookies are an easy no-bake Christmas treat! With a white chocolate beard, red candy melt hat, and cute candy face, they're perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a fun activity with the kids.
These adorable Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies are an easy no-bake Christmas treat! Dipped in chocolate with pretzel antlers and a cute candy face, these little Rudolphs are perfect for holiday parties, classroom treats, or a fun activity with the kids.
These adorable Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies are an easy no-bake winter treat! Dipped in white chocolate with pretzel arms, candy eyes, and a tiny carrot nose, these little snowmen are perfect for Christmas parties, snow days, or holiday cookie trays.
Room temperature: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Layer parchment paper between cookies to prevent sticking.
Freezer: Store for up to 3 months in an airtight container with parchment between layers. Note that some sprinkle colors may bleed slightly when thawing.
Skip the fridge: Humidity can make the chocolate coating sticky or spotted.
Tips for Success
Prep everything before you start dipping. Break your pretzels, pour out your sprinkles, and have your candy eyeballs ready to go. Once the chocolate is melted, you want to move quickly.
Low and slow on the microwave. 50% power is key. Full power can scorch candy melts or make them thick and clumpy. Be patient with the 30-second intervals.
Don’t panic if your chocolate thickens or hardens in the bowl. Just pop it back in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and stir. It happens to everyone, especially in the winter when your kitchen is cold!
Embrace imperfection. Wonky pretzel antlers? A slightly crooked nose? That’s what gives these guys personality. Kids especially won’t care if they’re not perfect.
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