Description
These reindeer sugar cookies are festive and fun, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup chocolate candy eyes
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Flatten balls slightly with your hand.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
- Decorate with red candy melts for noses and chocolate chips for antlers.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Use mini pretzels for antlers if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: reindeer sugar cookies