These adorable reindeer cookies are perfect for the holiday season. They are fun to make with kids and will be a hit at any Christmas party. The combination of sweet and salty flavors makes them a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 pretzels
- 48 candy eyes
- 24 red M&M's
- 48 mini chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 24 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Insert two pretzels into each cookie for antlers, two candy eyes, a red M&M for the nose, and two mini chocolate chips for the eyes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
