{"id":170,"date":"2020-12-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/?p=170"},"modified":"2025-11-12T22:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T21:54:38","slug":"santa-claus-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Funny Santa Claus Cookies \u2013 The Perfect Christmas Cookies Recipe for Baking with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e879ea;color:#e879ea\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e879ea;color:#e879ea\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/#Rezept_fur_Santa_Claus_Cookies\" >Recipe for Santa Claus Cookies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/#Zutaten_fur_25_Santa_Claus_Cookies\" >Ingredients for 25 Santa Claus Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/#Zubereitung\" >Preparation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/#Runde_Kekse_%E2%80%93_die_Basis_fur_die_Santa_Claus_Cookies\" >Prepare the yummy cookie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/#Das_Highlight_%E2%80%93_Das_Dekorieren_der_Santa_Claus_Cookies\" >Decorate the Santa Claus Cookies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/#So_forderst_du_deine_Kinder_beim_Backen\" >How to encourage your children to bake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/#Brauchst_du_noch_Weihnachtsgeschenke_Dann_habe_ich_jetzt_ein_paar_Ideen_fur_dich\" >Do you still need Christmas presents? Then I now have a few ideas for you!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/santa-claus-cookies\/#Wichtelweihnachten_%E2%80%93_Magische_Ideen_fur_die_Adventszeit\" >Christmas with an Elf\u2013 Magical Ideas for the Advent Season<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>These funny Santa Claus cookies are an absolute must during the Christmas season! The easy shortcrust pastry recipe is perfect for baking with kids, because little hands can cut, decorate, and nibble along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Christmas season without St. Nicholas Day would not feel complete \u2013 and a St. Nicholas Day without these funny, decorated Santa Claus cookies would be only half as fun! That\u2019s why today I\u2019m sharing with you our favorite Christmas cookie recipe, which we bake every year with our children. It\u2019s always a highlight of our family\u2019s Christmas baking tradition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wish you lots of fun in the kitchen &amp; a joyful St. Nicholas Day with these cute cookies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e768ea\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Schnelle-Weihnachtsgeschenke-aus-der-Kueche-DIY-Weihnachtsgeschenk-Last-minute-Weihnachtsmuesli-20-Kopie-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Weihnachtsm\u00fcsli als schnelle Weihnachtsgeschenke aus der K\u00fcche. Selbstgemachte Weihnachtsgeschenke ohne viel Aufwand schmecken doch am besten.\" class=\"wp-image-6592 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Schnelle-Weihnachtsgeschenke-aus-der-Kueche-DIY-Weihnachtsgeschenk-Last-minute-Weihnachtsmuesli-20-Kopie-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Schnelle-Weihnachtsgeschenke-aus-der-Kueche-DIY-Weihnachtsgeschenk-Last-minute-Weihnachtsmuesli-20-Kopie-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Schnelle-Weihnachtsgeschenke-aus-der-Kueche-DIY-Weihnachtsgeschenk-Last-minute-Weihnachtsmuesli-20-Kopie-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Schnelle-Weihnachtsgeschenke-aus-der-Kueche-DIY-Weihnachtsgeschenk-Last-minute-Weihnachtsmuesli-20-Kopie-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Schnelle-Weihnachtsgeschenke-aus-der-Kueche-DIY-Weihnachtsgeschenk-Last-minute-Weihnachtsmuesli-20-Kopie-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Schnelle-Weihnachtsgeschenke-aus-der-Kueche-DIY-Weihnachtsgeschenk-Last-minute-Weihnachtsmuesli-20-Kopie-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Schnelle-Weihnachtsgeschenke-aus-der-Kueche-DIY-Weihnachtsgeschenk-Last-minute-Weihnachtsmuesli-20-Kopie-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pink<\/strong> <strong>DIY gift tag set for Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">With our Christmas gift tags you can give your homemade Christmas presents that \u201cspecial something\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Tags, labels &amp; banderoles to decorate your gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/sweet-christmas-diy-geschenkanhaenger\/\">Get your Christmas gift tag set!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rezept_fur_Santa_Claus_Cookies\"><\/span>Recipe for Santa Claus Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These Santa Claus cookies bring together two things that make Christmas baking with kids extra fun: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A simple recipe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of decorating fun<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The cookies are based on a classic round shortcrust base. If you don\u2019t have a cookie cutter at home, your kids can simply use a glass to cut out the shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"Meiner Meinung nach ist das Pl\u00e4tzchen Backen hervorragend f\u00fcr alle Altersklassen von Kindern bestens geeignet, wenn du diese Tipps ber\u00fccksichtigst, die das Pl\u00e4tzchen Backen mit Kindern vereinfachen! (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2017\/12\/03\/5-tipps-platzchen-backen-mit-kindern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Baking cookies with children works for all ages \u2013 especially when you keep things simple and focus on the fun part: decorating!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-8-Kopie-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ein Nikolaus Pl\u00e4tzchen mit roter M\u00fctze und wei\u00dfem Marshmallow-Bart. Die Santa Claus Cookies sind perfekt f\u00fcr das Backen mit Kindern.\" class=\"wp-image-3347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-8-Kopie-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-8-Kopie-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-8-Kopie-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-8-Kopie-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-8-Kopie-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-8-Kopie-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-8-Kopie-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zutaten_fur_25_Santa_Claus_Cookies\"><\/span>Ingredients for 25 Santa Claus Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Almond Shortcrust Pastry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>200 g spelt flour + flour for rolling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 g ground almonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 g caster sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 g butter <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decoration&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"rote Cake Melts (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B07KV2W2P5\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=backenmitmini-21&amp;camp=1638&amp;creative=6742&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07KV2W2P5&amp;linkId=d75bf8d4d151f8ffee4790383252e1dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">red melts*<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"wei\u00dfe Deko Melts (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B07YQ94WCD\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=backenmitmini-21&amp;camp=1638&amp;creative=6742&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07YQ94WCD&amp;linkId=b10e0cc7a24fb34c23eae0a2e0b20b6d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">white melts*<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"50 Zuckeraugen (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B06Y6QH81X\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=backenmitmini-21&amp;camp=1638&amp;creative=6742&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B06Y6QH81X&amp;linkId=ce5436a9a9f712c8138e89ed1c6b4174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">50 sugar eyes*<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 red chocolate buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"wei\u00dfe Mini-Marshmallows (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B07YQ91ZHH\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=backenmitmini-21&amp;camp=1638&amp;creative=6742&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07YQ91ZHH&amp;linkId=538445fc577741b9faf6ed08427a0e61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">white mini marshmallows<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mini tip: <\/strong>You can also replace the melts with icing. Mix 200 g powdered sugar, 4\u20135 tbsp lemon juice and red food coloring for a homemade alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baking utensils<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mixing bowl, scales, rolling pin, round cutter or glass, saucepan, small bowls, pastry brush, baking sheet, baking paper, cooling rack, toothpick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zubereitung\"><\/span>Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Die Santa Claus Cookies lassen sich wunderbar in mehrere Arbeitsschritte aufteilen: Teig herstellen, Kekse ausstechen &amp; backen und nat\u00fcrlich die witzigen Nikolaus-Kekse dekorieren! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Runde_Kekse_%E2%80%93_die_Basis_fur_die_Santa_Claus_Cookies\"><\/span>Prepare the yummy cookie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Put all the shortcrust pastry ingredients into a mixing bowl and knead into a smooth dough. Chill for one hour in the fridge. (This step can easily be prepared ahead if your little ones prefer decorating instead of dough-making \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After chilling, knead the dough <em>briefly, <\/em>then roll it out to about 0.5 cm thickness. Cut out round cookies with a cutter or glass and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.\n\nBake at 175\u00b0C (top\/bottom heat) for 8\u201310 minutes until lightly golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-3-Kopie-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Die Santa Claus Cookies sind ein einfaches Rezept f\u00fcr das Backen mit Kindern\" class=\"wp-image-3342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-3-Kopie-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-3-Kopie-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-3-Kopie-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-3-Kopie-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-3-Kopie-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-3-Kopie-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-3-Kopie-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let cool completely on a rack before decorating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Das_Highlight_%E2%80%93_Das_Dekorieren_der_Santa_Claus_Cookies\"><\/span>Decorate the Santa Claus Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now comes the best part of this Christmas cookies recipe for kids: the decoration! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melt the red candy melts. Spread one half of each cookie with red melts to form Santa\u2019s hat. Place a mini marshmallow at the top for the fluffy pompom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melt the white candy melts. Spread on the lower half of the cookie to form Santa\u2019s beard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add mini marshmallows or coconut flakes for an extra fluffy effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-2-Kopie-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hochkonzentriert werden die Santa Claus Cookies von Kinderh\u00e4nden dekoriert.\" class=\"wp-image-3341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-2-Kopie-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-2-Kopie-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-2-Kopie-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-2-Kopie-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-2-Kopie-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-2-Kopie-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-2-Kopie-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add two sugar eyes and a red chocolate button as Santa\u2019s nose. Fix them with small dots of melts using a toothpick.\n\nFor extra details, draw eyebrows and a smile with the melts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s it \u2013 your funny Santa Claus cookies are ready! These easy Christmas cookies for kids are as fun to decorate as they are to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-5-Kopie-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ein Nikolaus Pl\u00e4tzchen mit roter M\u00fctze und wei\u00dfem Marshmallow-Bart. Die Santa Claus Cookies sind perfekt f\u00fcr das Backen mit Kindern.\" class=\"wp-image-3344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-5-Kopie-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-5-Kopie-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-5-Kopie-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-5-Kopie-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-5-Kopie-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-5-Kopie-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-5-Kopie-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ho ho ho, ready are your funny Santa Claus Cookies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I wish you and your little ones lots of fun baking, decorating, and enjoying these Santa Claus cookies together. They\u2019re perfect for St. Nicholas Day, Advent, and Christmas family baking afternoons!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yours, Lia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/20361335\/?claim=phszf373afc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow my blog with Bloglovin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Backtipps-4_blog-569x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Backtipps f\u00fcr das Backen mit Kindern\" class=\"wp-image-15715 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Backtipps-4_blog-569x1024.jpg 569w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Backtipps-4_blog-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Backtipps-4_blog-768x1382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Backtipps-4_blog-853x1536.jpg 853w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Backtipps-4_blog-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Backtipps-4_blog-600x1080.jpg 600w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Backtipps-4_blog.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_forderst_du_deine_Kinder_beim_Backen\"><\/span>How to encourage your children to bake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Baking with children is much more than just a delicious treat that can be enjoyed together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">By baking with your child, you'll teach them many valuable things! Learn more about this in my blog post: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/03\/06\/backen-mit-kindern-foerdert-kinder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to encourage your children to bake!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To make baking a wonderful, shared experience for you and your little ones, you'll find tips for stress-free baking in the following blog posts: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2021\/07\/02\/tipps-fur-das-backen-mit-kindern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My tips for baking with children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2020\/06\/05\/backen-mit-kindern-welche-aufgaben\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baking tasks for children aged 2 and over<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2023\/09\/15\/sicherheit-beim-backen-mit-kindern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safety when baking with children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2023\/02\/24\/mein-backtipps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q &amp; A about baking <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have fun baking! Yours Lia!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#e879ea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brauchst_du_noch_Weihnachtsgeschenke_Dann_habe_ich_jetzt_ein_paar_Ideen_fur_dich\"><\/span>Do you still need Christmas presents? Then I now have a few ideas for you!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I put together <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fJ2vS4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a small list of (Christmas) gifts for baking fans<\/a>! You're sure to find a nice little something to give away! Have fun strolling through my ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e879ea\">Have you baked the recipe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How exciting! We're really happy about that! We are pleased that we were able to delight you with our recipe. Feel free to share your treat with us on Instagram using the hashtag #backenmitminis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e879ea\"><strong>BAKING NEWS \u2013 The most delicious thing right in your inbox?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to hear about colorful recipe ideas, easy baking hacks and upcoming baking promotions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/h5wP89\" style=\"background-color:#e879ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register now for BAKING NEWS!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Weihnachtswichtel-1000-569x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16135 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Weihnachtswichtel-1000-569x1024.jpg 569w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Weihnachtswichtel-1000-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Weihnachtswichtel-1000-768x1382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Weihnachtswichtel-1000-853x1536.jpg 853w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Weihnachtswichtel-1000-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Weihnachtswichtel-1000-600x1080.jpg 600w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Weihnachtswichtel-1000.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wichtelweihnachten_%E2%80%93_Magische_Ideen_fur_die_Adventszeit\"><\/span>Christmas with an Elf\u2013 Magical Ideas for the Advent Season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Dive into the enchanting world of Christmas elves!<br>In the following blog posts, you\u2019ll find everything you need for a magical elf season with your little ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2025\/11\/07\/weihnachtswichtel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips &amp; Tricks for a Magical Christmas Time with Your Elf,<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2025\/11\/08\/weihnachtswichtel-aufgaben\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24 Tasks from the Christmas Elf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2025\/11\/09\/weihnachtswichtel-streiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24 Pranks from the Christmas Elf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2025\/11\/10\/weihnachtswichtel-zaubertricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24 Magic Tricks from the Christmas Elf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/en\/2021\/11\/19\/backen-fuer-den-weihnachtswichtel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baking for the Christmas Elf.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Find endless inspiration here to make your Elf Christmas truly unforgettable!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-4-Kopie-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ein Nikolaus Pl\u00e4tzchen mit roter M\u00fctze und wei\u00dfem Marshmallow-Bart. Perfekt f\u00fcr das Backen mit Kindern.\" class=\"wp-image-3343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-4-Kopie-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-4-Kopie-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-4-Kopie-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-4-Kopie-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-4-Kopie-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-4-Kopie-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-4-Kopie-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/backenmitminis.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Santa-Claus-Cookies-Nikolaus-Plaetzchen-Weihnachtsbaeckerei-Backen-mit-Kindern-einfach-backen-9-Kopie-e1605392856956-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ein Nikolaus Pl\u00e4tzchen mit roter M\u00fctze und wei\u00dfem Marshmallow-Bart. 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