Make Christmas Eve extra magical with our free printable Cookies for Santa placemat! This fun activity for kids combines creativity and tradition, giving your little ones something special to leave out for Santa and his reindeer. We have two versions of this adorable placemat for kids to color and decorate – one in black and white for those who love to color and one pre-colored for a quicker setup.
Alongside the placemat, we’ve created two printable signs to complement your setup. These signs are perfect to pair with your cookie plates, ensuring Santa knows the treats are specially prepared just for him.
And if you’d like to go the extra mile, why not bake your own cookies? We’ve included a simple, kid-friendly recipe to get you started!
Easy Sugar Cookies for Santa Recipe
Making cookies for Santa is a cherished Christmas tradition. Follow this simple recipe and have fun baking with your kids, ready to leave santa his plate of cookies on Christmas Eve.
Don’t forget to add some reindeer food for Rudolph and his friends.
Sugar Cookies for Santa
Santa needs all the energy he can get for his big night, and these easy sugar cookies are just the treat to keep him going! Soft, sweet, and perfect for decorating, they’re a festive way to spread Christmas cheer.
Ingredients
- For the Sugar Cookies:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Vanilla Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Sugar Cookies:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes.
Place cookies on the baking sheets, leaving space between them. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely. - Vanilla Icing:
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed. For colored icing, divide the icing into bowls and add food coloring. - Decorating:
Spread icing on the cooled cookies and add sprinkles or decorations while the icing is still wet. Let the icing harden before serving or storing the cookies.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 216Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 74mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 0gSugar: 22gProtein: 2g
Depending on the size of your cookie cutters, you may make a different amount. All values are estimated
Baking together is a great way to spend some peaceful family time before the chaos of the big day arrives in the morning. Why not enjoy some of the cookies together with a christmas movie before bedtime?
After making your cookies, pick a couple to lay out on your printable santa place mat, along with a nice glass of milk which as we all know, is Santa’s favorite.
And as we mentioned before, you don’t want to forget about the reindeer so be sure to include some carrots or reindeer food.
We do have a recipe and printable for your reindeer food too.
After preparing all of the cookies and milk, have the kids color in the sign so Santa can’t miss his treats.
In the PDF, there are a couple of alternate versions which already include some color instead of just the black and white, if you prefer those.
Download Your Free Cookies for Santa Printables
To get started, download your free printables now! These placemats and signs are ready to add a touch of Christmas magic to your holiday traditions.
Kids will love coloring the black-and-white version or setting up the pre-colored placemat for a quick and cheerful display.
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More Printable Christmas Activities for Kids
Looking for more fun ways to keep kids entertained this holiday season? Here at In The Playroom, we have a variety of Christmas-themed printables that combine creativity and festive cheer.
From coloring pages to craft templates, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during the holidays! Below are just a few of our very large collection
- Christmas Printable Gingerbread Man Coloring Pages
- Fun Christmas Charades Printable Game (Free)
- Free Printable Christmas Secret Codes for Kids
- Guess The Christmas Song Emoji Pictionary Free Printable Game
- Free Printable Letter to Santa Coloring Pages, Stamps and Envelopes
- Encourage Giving with Our Elf Toy Donation Letter Printable
Make this Christmas extra memorable by setting up a cozy little snack station for Santa with these placemats and signs.
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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