Description
Bring festive cheer to your holiday gatherings with these adorable Christmas Reindeer Cookies! With a delightful crunch and soft center, they are sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike. Topped with colorful M&M’s and pretzel antlers, these cookies not only taste good but also look great on any dessert table. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they are a must-try this season!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup M&M's or chocolate chips (for eyes/buttons)
- 24 small twist pretzels (for antlers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Press M&M's into each cookie as 'eyes' and 'buttons.' Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Place pretzels on top as antlers while cookies are warm. Cool completely on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg