Creating holiday treats can be as much about the joy of crafting as it is about the delicious end result. One of my all-time favorite recipes for festive baking is these adorable Christmas Gnome Cookies. They are as cute as they are tasty, making them perfect for family gatherings or holiday cookie exchanges. The combination of soft, buttery cookie dough and whimsical gnome decorations will bring a smile to anyone’s face, capturing the spirit of Christmas in each delightful bite.
Why you’ll love this dish
There are countless reasons to fall in love with Christmas Gnome Cookies. For starters, they’re incredibly easy to make, which means you can whip up a batch even on the busiest days leading up to Christmas. They also make for a wonderful activity with kids, inviting everyone to join in on the fun of decorating the cookies with colorful candy and icing. Not to mention, these cookies make a fantastic centerpiece for any holiday gathering, lending that warm, festive vibe that everyone loves.
"These cookies were a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved decorating their own gnome, and they tasted amazing!" – Happy Baker
Step-by-step overview
Making your own Christmas Gnome Cookies is a joyful journey! The process begins with simple mixing and culminates in vibrant, artistic decoration. You will whisk together your dry ingredients, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, and then combine everything for a delicious dough. The immersion into the thrilling world of gnome decoration is where the fun truly begins.
What you’ll need
Here’s the list of ingredients to create these festive cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Pink, red, and white candy melts or icing
- Small edible eyes
- Miniature marshmallows (for the gnome noses)
- Sprinkles or colored sugar (for hats)
- Red and white striped candy (for beard and hat details)
Feel free to experiment with different extracts—like peppermint or orange—for a unique twist on flavor!
