The holiday season is a time of celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious food? Santa loves to cook, and he’s sharing his secret recipes with you! These festive recipes are perfect for getting the whole family in the holiday spirit. So let’s get cooking!

Santa‘s Sugar Cookie Cutouts

These sugar cookies are a Christmas classic! They’re easy to make and fun to decorate with the kids.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Colored sugar or frosting for decoration

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two balls and flatten each one into a disc. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.
7. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Decorate with colored sugar or frosting and enjoy!

Santa’s Hot Chocolate

This rich and creamy hot chocolate is the perfect treat on a cold winter day. It’s also a great way to warm up after a long day of Christmas shopping.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows
• Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
2. Add the powdered sugar and chocolate chips and stir until they’re completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the marshmallows.
4. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, if desired.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Santa’s Gingerbread Men

These gingerbread men are a fun and festive treat that the kids will love. They’re perfect for decorating and making into ornaments for the Christmas tree.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Royal icing or frosting for decoration

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the molasses, vegetable oil, sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
2. Add the applesauce and mix until incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two balls and flatten each one into a disc. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out gingerbread men shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.
7. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Decorate with royal icing or frosting and enjoy!

These recipes are just a few of Santa’s favorites. He hopes you’ll enjoy making them as much as he does! Happy holidays!