Description
These whimsical Christmas Reindeer Cookies are a festive treat that combines the joy of baking with holiday cheer. Soft and chewy, these cookies feature delightful flavors and a playful design that will bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as sweet gifts, they embody the spirit of the season in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup M&Ms (for decoration)
- Pretzel twists (for antlers)
- Icing or royal icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Gradually add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, shaping into flattened rounds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool on wire racks.
- Decorate cooled cookies using icing to attach M&Ms as noses and eyes, and pretzel twists as antlers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg