Get into the holiday spirit with these adorable Santa-inspired cookies made using Milano cookies and candy melts. These treats are perfect for sharing with loved ones and leaving out as a festive snack for Santa!
Ingredients: 12 Milano cookies. 1 cup red candy melts. 1/4 cup white candy melts. 24 small edible candy eyes. 12 red M&M candies. 12 mini marshmallows.
Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each Milano cookie into the melted red candy, coating it halfway. Place the coated cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Place two small edible candy eyes on the coated part of each cookie to resemble Santa's eyes. Press a red M&M candy onto each cookie to create Santa's nose. Cut mini marshmallows in half diagonally and press one half on each side of the cookie to make Santa's fluffy beard. Melt the white candy melts and transfer them to a piping bag or a small zip-top bag with a tiny hole cut in one corner. Pipe a small amount of white candy melt above the eyes to create Santa's fur-trimmed hat. Allow the candy melts to set completely before serving or packaging.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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