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Reindeer Sugar Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Reindeer Sugar Cookies are festive, soft sugar cookies shaped into rounds and decorated with chocolate antlers and candy red noses, perfect for holiday celebrations. These classic cookies combine a buttery, sweet dough with easy chocolate detailing to create charming reindeer faces that kids and adults alike will love.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Decoration

  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 20 mini red M&M’s or cinnamon candies

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream until smooth and fluffy, ensuring the sugar is well incorporated.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform, taking care not to overmix.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: Add flour and baking powder to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
  4. Shape and chill: On a piece of plastic wrap, form the dough into a log approximately 2 ½ inches in diameter. Wrap tightly and chill in the refrigerator for about one hour to firm up the dough.
  5. Preheat oven: Set the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking during baking.
  6. Slice and arrange: Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and slice into ½-inch thick rounds with a sharp knife. Place the slices spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies: Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly browned. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
  8. Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  9. Prepare piping: Transfer melted chocolate into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole at the tip for fine lines.
  10. Decorate cookies: Pipe chocolate onto the cookies to create reindeer antlers, two eyes, and a small dot for the nose. Immediately place a mini red M&M or cinnamon candy on the chocolate dot before it sets.
  11. Set and serve: Allow the chocolate decorations to harden completely before serving. Enjoy your festive reindeer sugar cookies!

Notes

  • You can substitute mini red candies with small red jelly beans or red sprinkles if preferred.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can cream the butter and sugar manually with a hand mixer or whisk.
  • For thicker cookies, slice the dough log slightly thicker than ½ inch, but adjust baking time accordingly.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before decorating to prevent the chocolate from melting.
  • The coconut oil helps the chocolate to melt smoothly and thin enough for piping; you can substitute with vegetable oil if coconut oil is unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/reindeer-sugar-cookies-recipe/