Description
Bring holiday cheer to your kitchen with these delightful Christmas Reindeer Cookies! Soft and sweet with a hint of chocolate, these festive treats are not only fun to decorate but also perfect for sharing. Enjoy the laughter and joy as you transform simple ingredients into adorable reindeer that will light up any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Decorative sprinkles or chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set; let cool before decorating.
- Decorate with sprinkles or chocolate chips for eyes and noses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg