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Easy Reindeer Sugar Cookies

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Fun and simple reindeer-shaped sugar cookies perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated white sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375g) All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate melting wafers)
  • 1 pack Red M&Ms or Red Hots candies (for the noses)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed. Mix just until the dough forms a ball.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch round circles.
  4. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes. The edges should be barely golden. Let them cool completely on the pan.
  5. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate into a small zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner off (or use a piping bag with a #2 tip).
  6. Pipe two antlers coming out from the top of the cookie. Pipe two small dots for eyes just below the antlers.
  7. Pipe a small dot of melted chocolate in the center of the face to act as ‘glue.’ Immediately press a Red M&M onto it.
  8. Let the chocolate harden for 15 minutes before serving or stacking.

Notes

These cookies are fun and easy to make, perfect for kids to decorate. You can use different candies for the nose and adjust the chocolate type.

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Keywords: cookies, holiday, reindeer, sugar cookies, festive treats

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