Reindeer Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Reindeer Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies:; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; Pinch salt; 1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Decoration:; 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 32 small pretzels, half plain and half yogurt-covered, cut to reindeer horn shape; 32 M&M's Minis; 32 white jelly beans, halved

Servings: persons

Cookies:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Decoration:
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
32 small pretzels, half plain and half yogurt-covered, cut to reindeer horn shape
32 M&M's Minis
32 white jelly beans, halved

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Make cookies: Sift flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat butter, sugar, zest and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in yolk. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with lemon juice.
3
Form balls using 2 Tbsp. dough for each. Arrange 2 inches apart on sheet; flatten each to a 3-inch round. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, for 8 minutes, until edges are golden. Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes. Cut each cookie into 4 wedges; cool completely.
4
Decorate cookies: Melt chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Spread each cookie with chocolate, add 2 pretzel horns, 2 jelly bean eyes and an M&M nose to each. Dot each eye with chocolate. Let stand until chocolate is set, 10 minutes.

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kcal

Calories

Fat

284

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies:, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, Pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Reindeer Sugar 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.

Reindeer Sugar Cookies

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