Easy Christmas Gnome Cookies are super cute and simple, made with store bought cookie dough, topped with a homemade buttercream “beard”, strawberry hat and candy nose.

These would be so fun to make with the kids. If you’re looking for more holiday cookie recipes, check out my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies or 50 Fabulous Christmas Cookie Recipes.

Christmas Gnome Cookies


 

The Cutest Gnome Cookie Cups!

While scrolling through Facebook the other day, some of the cutest Gnome Cookie Cups popped up. It was love at first sight and I just had to make them! Luckily, I already had the cookie dough and used my favorite buttercream recipe plus some big juicy strawberries and Fancy Sprinkles candy balls for the noses. Thank you to Belly Full for sharing these cookies on Facebook. After making my semi-homemade version, I found The Cutest Gnome Cookie Cups where you can find some wonderful step by step photos of how to create these adorable cookies.

Gnome cookie cups with strawberry hat

Ingredients Notes for Christmas Gnome Cookies

• Sugar Cookie Dough – I used store bought, refrigerated pull-apart cookie dough (Pillsbury Brand).

• Buttercream Frosting – See below for the recipe or you could use store bought if you’re in a hurry.

• Strawberries – Try to find large strawberries, so that you can have a tall Gnome “hat”.

• Candy Balls – You could used Skittles or sprinkles. I used Fancy Sprinkles brand.

Christmas Gnome Cookie Cups

How to Make Gnome Cookie Cups

Note: This is just an overview, scroll down for full recipe.

  1. Spray a 24-mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place one pull-apart cookie dough ball into each section of prepared pan.
  2. Bake cookie cups for 20 minutes or until light golden brown on the edges. Let cool.
  3. Meanwhile prepare the buttercream frosting (or you can use store bough white frosting in the can). But the homemade tastes so much better!
  4. Frost cooled cookie cups on top and down one side to form an icing beard.
  5. Top with an upside strawberry. Place the candy nose at the base of the strawberry.
Easy Christmas Gnome Cookies

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Hope you enjoy these Easy Christmas Gnome Cookies. It’s a great little recipe if you want a fun baking project that’s not too complicated. Very kid friendly. If you’re looking for more Christmas baking recipes that aren’t cookies, check out these 15 Amazing Christmas Bundt Cake Recipes!

Happy Baking and Merry Christmas everyone!

Love,

Lise

Matthew 2:10 – When they saw the star, they were filled with JOY!

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Gnome Cookies
5 from 2 reviews

Easy Christmas Gnome Cookies

Lise Sullivan Ode
Super cute and simple, made with store bought cookie dough, topped with a homemade buttercream "beard", strawberry hat and candy nose.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, I used Pillsbury pull-apart with 24 cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, or 2 sticks
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, or 16 ounces
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 24 strawberries, leaves removed
  • 24 small candy balls, I used Fancy Sprinkles or you could use Skittles

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. place cookie dough balls in mini muffin pan to make 24 cookie cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool.

For the buttercream

  • Beat softened butter on medium speed with an electric or stand mixer. Beat for 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Note: If the frosting is too thick, you can add a little more cream. Just add one tablespoon at a time, then mix thoroughly until you get the consistency you like.
  • Frost cookie cups on top and down the side to look like a beard. Place a strawberry on top, upside down. Add the candy nose. Recipe makes 24 Gnome cookies.

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Easy Christmas Gnome Cookies are super cute and simple, made with store bought cookie dough, topped with a homemade buttercream “beard”, strawberry hat and candy nose.

Notes

Pipe the buttercream beard with a star tip for a fluffier, more realistic look. Pat strawberries dry before placing on cookies so they don’t slide or bleed juice into the frosting.
Calories: 220kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 107mg, Potassium: 42mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 281IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg

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