Whenever I need a quick holiday dessert that looks festive and makes everyone smile, I make Santa Nutter Butter Cookie Bars. These bars are creamy, peanut-buttery, and layered with crunchy cookies, then decorated to look like adorable Santa faces. They’re easy, playful, and perfect for Christmas parties, kids’ treats, or gifting.
Quick Facts
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Cooking Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
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Total Time: 20 minutes + chilling
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Serving Size: 12–16 bars
Why You’ll Love These Santa Nutter Butter Cookie Bars
These bars are fun, festive, and incredibly easy to make. There’s no baking involved, which makes them perfect during busy holidays. I love the creamy peanut butter filling paired with crunchy cookies, and the Santa decoration makes them a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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1 package Nutter Butter cookies
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup whipped topping
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Red candy melts
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Mini marshmallows
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Mini chocolate chips
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Candy eyes
How I Make My Santa Nutter Butter Cookie Bars
Step 1: Make the Creamy Filling
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Fold in whipped topping gently until fluffy.
Step 2: Build the Bars
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Line a pan with parchment paper.
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Arrange a layer of Nutter Butter cookies at the bottom.
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Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cookies.
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Add another layer of cookies on top.
Step 3: Decorate Like Santa
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Melt red candy melts and drizzle on top for Santa’s hat.
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Add marshmallows for the beard.
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Use candy eyes and chocolate chips for the face details.
Step 4: Chill & Slice
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Slice into bars and serve.
Festive, creamy, and irresistibly cute!
Serving Suggestions
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Serve chilled for best texture.
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Add to holiday dessert trays.
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Wrap individually for edible gifts.
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Pair with hot cocoa or milk.
Tips for Customization
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Extra chocolate: Drizzle melted chocolate on top.
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Different cookies: Try vanilla sandwich cookies.
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Healthier swap: Use light cream cheese.
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More crunch: Add crushed peanuts between layers.
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Kid-friendly: Let kids decorate their own Santas.
Nutritional Info (Approx. per bar)
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Calories: 260–300
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Carbs: 30–34g
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Fat: 14–18g
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Protein: 4–6g
FAQs
1. Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Make them a day ahead and keep refrigerated.
2. Do these need to stay cold?
Yes, keep them chilled so they hold their shape.
3. Can I freeze cookie bars?
Yes, freeze undecorated bars and decorate after thawing.
4. Are these good for kids’ parties?
Absolutely — they’re fun, sweet, and easy to eat.
Final Bite
These Santa Nutter Butter Cookie Bars are festive, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. They bring instant holiday cheer and require almost no effort — which is exactly what I love during Christmas season. If you want a dessert that’s cute, delicious, and stress-free, this one’s a winner.
