Description

Indulge in the joy of the season with these adorable Christmas Reindeer Cookies! Soft, chewy, and decorated to resemble festive reindeer, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a fun family activity. With rich chocolate flavor and charming designs, they’re sure to become a cherished tradition. Gather your loved ones and let’s create delicious memories together!

Ingredients

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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Decorative icing (for decorating)
Candy corn or red M&Ms (for noses and antlers)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Beat in the eggs one at a time and then mix in the vanilla extract until fluffy.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between them.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Once cooled, decorate with icing and attach candy corn or M&Ms for noses and antlers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and shape retention. For added festive flair, consider mixing crushed peppermint or cinnamon into the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; warm them briefly in the microwave before serving.