Reindeer Cookies
Reindeer Cookies are festive holiday treats made with a soft cookie base, pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and red noses. They’re fun to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for parties, cookie exchanges, or gifting during the Christmas season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 batch cookie dough (peanut butter, chocolate, or sugar cookie)
- 24 mini pretzels (for antlers)
- 24 red M&Ms or red candies (for noses)
- 48 candy eyes
- 2 tbsp melted chocolate or frosting (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll cookie dough into small balls and place on sheet, spacing evenly.
- Flatten each slightly to create a round surface.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or according to package instructions until golden. Cool slightly on sheet.
- While warm, gently press two pretzels into the top of each cookie for antlers.
- Attach candy eyes and red M&M nose using melted chocolate or frosting.
- Let cool completely so decorations set.
Notes
- Use sugar or gingerbread cookie dough for nut-free versions.
- Decorate with mini marshmallows or chocolate chips for different features.
- Dip half the cookie in chocolate and add crushed peppermint for extra flair.
- Use broken pretzels creatively if pieces snap.
- Bake cookies ahead and decorate later to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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