Description
These adorable Reindeer Cookies are a festive and fun treat to bake during the holiday season. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or as a sweet gift, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup mini pretzels (for antlers)
- 1/2 cup red M&M’s (for noses)
- 2 cups royal icing (or regular white icing) for decorating
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for eyes)
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Wet Ingredients:
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then mix in the wet ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to form the dough.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into balls, flatten them slightly, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate the cookies: Spread icing on each cookie, then add pretzels for antlers, M&M’s for noses, and chocolate chips for eyes. Let set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days.
- You can use candy eyes instead of chocolate chips if preferred.
- Experiment with different colored M&M’s for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
