Reindeer Sugar Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Get ready to infuse your holiday season with a dash of charm and a whole lot of sweetness. Our simple and scrumptious sugar cookie recipe is the perfect canvas for creating adorable reindeer-inspired treats that both kids and adults will adore.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas cookies

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 211kcal

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
20 mini red M&M’s or cinnamon candies

Instructions

To make the cookie dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Cream until smooth.
1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup sugar
Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
1 egg, 1 tablespoon vanilla
Add in all the flour and baking powder, mixing on low speed until well combined.
2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder
On a strip of plastic wrap, shape the dough into a log about 2 ½ inches in diameter. Wrap tightly and chill for an hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
Remove the dough log from the fridge/freezer and using a sharp knife, slice the dough into ½-inch wide pieces.
Place the cookies on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes. The edges should be set and just slightly browned. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat for about 30 seconds at a time and stir well between each interval until smooth.
½ cup chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag (or ziploc).
Cut a small hole in the end of the bag. Pipe the reindeer antlers, two eyes, and one small dot for the nose. Place the red candy on the dot for the nose before the chocolate sets.
20 mini red M&M’s or cinnamon candies
Allow the chocolate to set and enjoy!

Notes

If the dough is too sticky, chill it for a longer period of time before slicing and baking.

To prevent the cookies from sticking to your cookie cutter or knife when shaping the dough, dip it in flour before each cut.

Use a non-stick baking sheet or silicone mat instead of parchment paper for easier cleanup.

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