With a round belly, a pointed hat, and a friendly face, a cookie shaped like a small Santa Claus is ready to be colored in. This coloring page is ready to print for free and brings a beloved holiday character right into the world of cookies.
Why the Santa cookie is especially charming
Unlike the more abstract shapes before it, this cookie shows a recognizable little character with a face, beard, and hat. That makes it one of the most expressive designs in the series — every detail like the beard, cheeks, and hat pom-pom can get its own color.
A beloved holiday figure as a cookie shape
A lovely contrast to the cookie dough
A classic red detail on top
An inviting expression to color
🖨️ Step-by-step: How to print it best
Click "Print Now" and set your printer to black and white to save ink!
Use heavier paper (100–120gsm) with markers so colors don't bleed through
Color the face in light beige, and the beard and hat in white and red
Color the cookie dough for the rest of the figure in warm brown
🎄 Fun facts about Santa cookies
Character-shaped cookies are among the most popular holiday bakes
December 6th often means baking extra Santa-shaped cookies
Character cookies are especially popular with young children
Icing brings the beard, eyes, and hat to life
🎄 When this design fits best
Fits with December 6th
A popular, simple design for younger kids
Perfect for baking your own character cookies
🎁 Discover more holiday designs
The Santa cookie pairs beautifully with more sweet designs:
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Your benefits at PureSketchy:
- Thick outlines: Clear lines for relaxed coloring at any age.
- Free to print: Over 500 designs available instantly, no sign-up needed.
- Safe & fast: Instant access to PDF-optimized WebP previews.
- Seasonal variety: Matching Christmas designs for the whole holiday season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this design suitable for?
The clear character shape works great for younger kids from around age 3 and up.
Does the download cost anything?
No, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, daycare, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version "Nikolaus-förmiger Keks" here.