Delicious and Fun Reindeer Cookies Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. 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.
5. Roll the dough into 24 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
6. 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.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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