- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.7 × 4.1 in (9.3 × 10.4 cm)
This adorable mini sandwich cookies paper squishy features a smiling blue snack cup overflowing with bite-sized chocolate cream cookies and a splashy milk wave design. When you download the free PDF in US Letter or A4 size, you get 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline to design your own. It measures about 3.7 × 4.1 in (9.3 × 10.4 cm) when finished. Pair it with our sandwich cookie squishy or a mini cookie bag squishy for a sweet treat collection!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your mini sandwich cookies template at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the scale line in the top corner—it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the cup and cookies now, and let marker ink dry completely before moving on.
2Tape the pieces
Cover only the front and back cup pieces with wide clear packing tape rather than taping the whole sheet. Smooth each strip from the center of the blue cup outwards toward the edges, and be careful not to stretch the tape so it doesn’t wrinkle later. This glossy layer makes your paper squishy shiny, strong, and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and back pieces carefully along the solid black outer line. Take your time following the scalloped curves around the pile of mini cookies at the top and the wide rim of the snack cup, making sure to keep the small white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Lay the back piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape so it extends about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little flaps will hold your cookie cup together.
5Join front and back
Place the front piece right on top of the back piece with the white sides facing together, lining up the cup rim and cookie pile. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ in) gap open on the side, just like the pink line shows in the picture.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them in through the open gap. Gently pack the stuffing into the far corners first—especially the bumpy cookie mound at the top and the flat base of the cup—and stop as soon as it feels soft and puffy so the seams don’t pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the edge of the blue cup and tape the stuffing gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all the edges, from the flat bottom up around the wavy cookie top, to make sure every piece of tape is pressed down well.
8Squish!
Done! Your mini sandwich cookies cup is ready to play with. Squeeze the happy snack cup and watch it puff right back up into shape. Want a slow-rising squishy? Simply prick one tiny pinhole into the back of the cup.
Free Mini Sandwich Cookies Squishy Template
- Color
- Coloring page
- Blank, design your own
- Step-by-step guide
One free PDF: the template in three versions (pages 1–3) and the step-by-step guide (pages 4–5). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.
Tips for the perfect squish
- Cup Rim Splits Open. The side angles where the cup rim sticks out can split open if stuffed too tightly. Put a new short strip of clear tape right across the edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Wrinkles Over the Cute Face. Stretched packing tape can leave creases right across the kawaii eyes on the blue cup. Use shorter strips and lay them on gently without pulling.
- Cookie Top Feels Too Hard. If the mound of mini cookies feels hard instead of squishy, it has too much stuffing inside. Open the gap on the side, take some out, and tape it shut again.
- Dark Cookie Colors Smeared. Dark brown marker ink on the chocolate cookies can smudge under the tape if it is still damp. Always let your markers dry fully before taping, though printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape for a paper squishy?
Not for the edges. Glue doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper, so the seams would open. The snipped clear tape border folded over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for a printable paper squishy template?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) is the best choice. Cardstock makes the snack cup stiff, so it won’t squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my paper squishies with?
You can use plastic grocery bags for a crinkly and light feel, or cotton balls and fiberfill for a soft texture. Small pieces of memory foam also work great if you want a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make the mini sandwich cookies cup bigger?
Yes! Simply print the template page at a larger scale, for example 120%, and print the front and the back together on the same sheet so they match.
Can I make these paper squishies with a class or group?
Yes—plan about 30 minutes. Print one sheet per person and cut the tape strips in advance so kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping.
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