Irresistibly Easy Reindeer Cookies Recipe to Brighten Your Holidays

A delightful Reindeer Cookies recipe that's fun to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 47

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour Use sifted flour for a light, tender bite.
1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature for rich flavor.
1 cup granulated sugar Provides sweetness and helps browning.
1 large egg Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds warm flavor depth.
1 teaspoon baking powder Provides lift and crunch.
1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

For Decorating

12 sticks pretzel sticks Use as antlers.
24 pieces candy eyes For decorating each cookie.
24 pieces red candy (like M&M’s or red hots) For Rudolph's nose.
1 cup chocolate chips For mouths and extra decoration.

Equipment

Electric mixer
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
wire rack

Method

For the Cookie Dough

Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet mixture.
Chill dough for 15 minutes in the fridge.
Arrange balls on baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.

For Decorating

Position two pretzel sticks atop each cookie.
Press candy eyes below the antlers.
Add a red candy nose and use a chocolate chip for a mouth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Dust lightly with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!