Clam shell cookies are the perfect no bake dessert for a mermaid party or under the sea party. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are so adorable, your guests are sure to love them.

Cookies filled with blue, pink and purple frosting and a white candy.

Hosting a mermaid theme party or under the sea gathering? These easy, no bake clam shell cookies are the perfect treat to brighten up your dessert table.

Try serving these adorable cookies alongside these mermaid cupcakes and a mermaid cake for the ultimate little mermaid party.

Ingredients needed for clam shell cookies

Vanilla wafers
Aqua blue frosting
Hot pink frosting
Purple frosting
Sixlet candies - White Sixlet candy to look like a pearl.

Bowl of vanilla wafers, pink, blue, purple frosting, and bowl of white round candy.

How to make this clam shell cookies recipe

Step one: To make this simple recipe begin by lining a cookie sheet or tray with parchment paper. Place 24 vanilla wafers on the parchment.

Step two: Place the aqua blue frosting into a piping bag with a #1M star tip. Pipe aqua blue frosting onto the first 8 wafers. Repeat with the pink and purple colors until all the wafers have frosting.

Step three: Next, take a white Sixlet and place it gently onto the front of the frosting. This will be our pearl.

Vanilla wafers topped with blue and pink frosting and a white candy.

Step four: Place the remaining 24 vanilla wafers carefully on top of the frosted wafers to create the clamshell.

Vanilla wafer cookies filled with blue and pink frosting.

How to store

Store: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Two wafer cookies filled with blue frosting and white candy.

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📖 Recipe

Clam Shell Cookies

Heather

Clam shell cookies are perfect for a mermaid party or under the sea party. These clam shell cookies are so easy to make and easily customizable with different colors to fit your party theme.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients

48 vanilla wafers
1 16 ounce tub aqua colored frosting
1 16 ounce tub hot pink colored frosting
1 16 ounce tub purple colored frosting
24 White Sixlet candies

Instructions

Begin by lining a cookie sheet or tray with parchment paper. Place 24 vanilla wafers on the parchment.
Place the aqua blue frosting into a piping bag with a #1M tip. Pipe aqua blue frosting onto the first 8 wafers. Repeat with the pink and purple colors until all the wafers have frosting.
Next, take a white sixlet and place it gently onto the piped frosting. This will be our pearl.
Place the remaining 24 vanilla wafers carefully on top of the frosted wafers to create the clamshell.
Now you are ready to enjoy your under-the-sea treats! ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4g

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