Christmas Cookie Paper Squishy Template

Smiling Christmas cookie with icing and colorful sprinkles as a paper squishy template

A cookie that never gets crumbs everywhere: the Christmas cookie is a holiday favorite for kids who love baking, sprinkles or crafting. You can squish it, hug it and give it away – no oven needed.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has a cheerful cookie with a smiley face, icing and sprinkles at about 5 inches (12 cm). The back shows the golden baked bottom with sugar crumbs, plus the same template for coloring and tiny mini cookies. Print on US Letter or A4.

At a Glance

Group
Holidays & Seasons
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • Leave the white cutting border nice and wide so the cookie doesn't tear when you tape it.
  • Fluffy cotton or yarn gives the cookie a soft, squishy middle.
  • Smooth the tape on flat so the sprinkles and face stay bright.
  • Don't overstuff – a cookie with a little dent is more fun to squeeze.

🎨 Color Ideas

Frosting Fun
Color the edge white and pink, then dot colorful sprinkles on top.
Gingerbread Look
Browns, cinnamon orange and white dots turn the cookie into gingerbread.
Golden Star
Add a touch of golden yellow and a glitter pen so it shines like fresh from the cookie tin.

🔄 Variations

Cookie Plate
Make several minis and arrange them on a paper plate for a platter without any crumbs.
Tree Ornament
Punch a hole in the edge and thread a ribbon through for a tree ornament – for kids ages 3 and up.
Holiday Bakery
Play bakery with the minis and sell them at your squishy shop.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

You Might Also Like

Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I fill the cookie with real treats?
Please don't – use cotton, yarn or paper scraps only, because real food spoils and attracts bugs.

Will it last until next Christmas?
If the edge is taped all the way around, it holds up for a long time. Store it in a box with your other squishies.

Is it a good class gift?
Yes, the minis fit nicely in a small bag, so every kid can take home a cookie of their own.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Plätzchen-Squishy.