Reindeer Sugar Cookies
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure Policy.
Decorate your sugar cookies like cute little reindeers! All you need is melting chocolate (chocolate chips etc), a piping bag, and green and red m&ms! After the cookies are cooled, pipe some reindeer antlers, eyes and a dot for the nose. Then stick on the m&m candy.
You can use the rolls of cookie dough pre-made in the stores or use mine below…
How to Make Sugar Cookies from Scratch
Learn how to make sugar cookies from scratch!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. clear or regular vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl (I use my kitchen aid mixer) mix together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix egg until well combined to the egg mixture.
- Next add in vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Add a cup at a time to the egg mixture and combine until you get one ball of dough.
- On a lightly floured surface knead your dough for 1-2 minutes.
- Place in plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 10-20 minutes. You are looking to chill the dough so it’s easier to work with.
- Once the dough has chilled place the ball of dough on a lightly floured sheet of wax paper.
- Place another piece of wax paper over the top of the dough and begin to roll our to be about ¼″ thick.
- Using your cookie cutter cut out your shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, the center will be a tad bit soft/doughy. Remove from oven and let stand on baking sheet so the cookie hardens.
- Place on cooling rack and allow to cool before you decorate!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.5mg
