Chocolate Reindeer Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Reindeer Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting; Candy eyes; Reese's mini white peanut butter cups; Miniature pretzels; Peanut butter M&M's

Servings: persons

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
Candy eyes
Reese's mini white peanut butter cups
Miniature pretzels
Peanut butter M&M's

1
Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Place butter, brown sugar and water in a large saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Stir in eggs and extract. Stir in flour mixture. Let stand until firm enough to shape, about 15 minutes.
2
To freeze dough, shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; flatten each to 1/4-in. thickness. Place in a covered container, separating layers with waxed paper; freeze until firm. (May be frozen up to 3 months.)
3
To bake, preheat oven to 350u00b0. Place frozen dough portions 2 in. apart on greased
4
. Bake until set, 12-14 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
5
Spread cookies with frosting, reserving a small amount for mouths. Decorate faces with candy eyes; add peanut butter cups for snouts, pretzels for antlers and M&M's for noses. Pipe mouths with reserved frosting.

1667

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Reindeer Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Reindeer Cookies

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