Santa Cookies, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 23:54:16 +0000

Santa Claus beckoned. Game face on, I approached the jolly man in the red suit. Securely seated on his velvet lap, I whispered my wishes. Cinnamon spices and pine cones scented the air with Christmas. The photographer’s camera flashed and the elf firmly escorted me off Santa’s lap. In a daze from the magical encounter, I’d grasp my Japanese nanny’s hand. Would Santa bring the desired dolly? My nanny, Kawaji-san, assured me with a sweet smile that all would be well. Sigh. Priorities of childhood have shifted. As they should. Still, I want to believe that a Santa Claus – a benevolent grandfather - will bring presents and reward me for being good.

Classic sugar cookie with milk for Santa Claus.

Santa Claus gifts only those who are nice, not naughty. Right? Or is Christmas about gratitude for Grace? Clarence needed George Bailey as much as the classic Jimmy Stewart character needed the angel. (Watch It’s A Wonderful Life to spark Christmas cheer.)

Spice up your cookies for Santa with
hot chocolate spiked with cinnamon.

Maybe the generous, kind spirit of Santa Claus lives in our hearts. What if there is no good or bad? Every day we are gifted with a chance to learn in this classroom called planet Earth. Perhaps the lesson plan is to see that inherently we are good because we are children of the Creator.

Strong coffee and a sugar cookie will help Santa stay awake,
wrap and deliver all his presents.

Thank you for allowing me to wax philosophical at year’s end. My Santa Claus cookie recipe ensues. Gifts of gratitude from friends and family will be yours with offerings of Santa Cookies. Ninja Note: Christmas carol playing will prompt more deliciousness and fun Santa Cookie making.

Santa Cookies

Santa Claus cookie creation is delicious fun. Especially when songs of the season are playing and strong coffee is brewing.

This Santa cookie is adapted from a recipe at Pillsbury.com.

Ingredients:

2 rolls Pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookies
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups powdered sugar
2 packages Betty Crocker red cookie icing
2 packages Betty Crocker white cookie icing
1 package mini chocolate chips
1 package white chocolate chips
1 package mini (green) and red M & Ms
1 package coconut flakes

Directions:

On a wax covered cutting board, roll out the refrigerated dough. Knead in the flour and sugar. Scoop up ½ tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and flatten. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes in a 350°degree oven. Cool completely and decorate.

With the red cookie icing create Santa’s cap on the top half of the cookie. Trim with white cookie icing. Drop a white chocolate chip at the top of Santa’s cap. With the white icing glue on the mini chips and M & Ms for the eyes and red nose. Also with the white icing create Santa's coconut beard.

Here are a few more ideas to brighten your Christmas.
The recipes are from the creative crew of the Sunday Supper Movement.
Scroll down for details.

Beverages

Gluten Free Holiday Mocha by Gluten Free Crumbley
The Frenchy by Books n' Cooks

Breakfast

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread by Ruffles & Truffles
Chocolate Cranberry Mini Muffins by Sew You Think You Can Cook

Appetizers

Cauliflower-Apple Melts by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Chimichurri Bread by What Smells So Good?
Everything Cream Cheese Balls by Magnolia Days
Mini Party Crab Cakes by Food Lust People Love
Holiday Bruschetta by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Lobster Salad in Puff Pastry Cups by The Weekend Gourmet
Potato Kimchi Bacon Bites by kimchi MOM
Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Scallops with Cranberry Bacon Jam by Caroline’s Cooking
Shrimp and Artichoke Crostini by Monica’s Table
Spanakopita Bites by Casa de Crews
Tortellini Caprese Bites by The Freshman Cook
Tropical Cocktail Wings by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Main Dishes

Bean, Escarole, & Sausage Soup by Get the Good Stuff
Chicken Cacciatore Pronto by Crazy Foodie Stunts
Easy Chicken Fried Rice by Feeding Big
Swedish Meatballs by Palatable Pastime

Side Dishes

Apple Pecan Salad by Wholistic Woman
Bourbon Glazed Sweet Potatoes by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Healthier Hoppin’ John by Cooking Chat
Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Stuffing by The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine

Desserts

4-Ingredient Double Chocolate Christmas Fudge by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding by Wallflour Girl
Dark Chocolate Coconut Pecan Cups by PancakeWarriors
Frangelico French Silk Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Holiday Pie Crust Cookies by Rhubarb and Honey
Peppermint Bark Pretzels by Pies and Plots
Red Velvet Eggnog Cheesecake Trifle by The Crumby Cupcake
Santa Cookies by NinjaBaker.com
Skillet Cookies by Lifestyle Food Artistry
Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
White Chocolate Covered Gingerbread OREOS by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

Quick and Easy Holiday Recipes #SundaySupper by Sunday Supper Movement

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Wishing you presents which bring you joy at the holidays and always.

The Ninja Baker

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Santa Cookies, #SundaySupper