Easy Reindeer Cookies With Premade Sugar Cookie Dough

These are the most fun Reindeer cookies for the holiday season! Simple ingredients and fun to make with kids for Christmas baking!

Reindeer Cookies With Premade Sugar Cookie Dough

Ingredients:

• 1 package premade sugar cookie dough
• 1 container chocolate icing
• 48 candy eyes
• 48 mini pretzels
• 24 red M&Ms

Are these Christmas cookies great to make with kids?

Absolutely! If you use a pre-made sugar cookie dough, they are so simple to decorate and turn into these fun reindeer cookies. All you need is some chocolate icing, candy eyes, mini pretzels, and red M&Ms.

How do you make Reindeer Cookies?

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Break up the sugar cookie dough into small pieces and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

3. Allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before adding icing.

4. Spread chocolate icing on each cookie. Place two candy eyes on each cookie. Place a mini pretzel on each cookie for the antlers. Add a red M&M for the nose.

5. Let icing set before serving. Store in an airtight container.

How do you store these cookies?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container. They will last for a few days, but are best if eaten within the first day or two.

Where can you serve these cute reindeer cookies?

These cookies would be perfect for a holiday party or cookie exchange. They would also make a great addition to your Christmas cookie platter!

Can Christmas cookies be frozen for later?

Absolutely! These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just make sure they are stored in a freezer safe container or bag. When you’re ready to enjoy them, thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Then, all you need to do is add the icing and decorations.

What are some other great ideas for Christmas cookies?

• Easy Nightmare Before Christmas Cookies
• Christmas Candy Dipped Butter Cookies From Scratch
• Easy and Festive Christmas Oreos
• Easy Blonde Biscotti Cookies With Almonds
• Easy Christmas Snickerdoodle Cookies + Fun Family Christmas Traditions

Yield: 24 cookies

Easy Reindeer Cookies With Premade Sugar Cookie Dough

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These reindeer cookies are great for holiday baking! Using premade sugar cookie dough, these are a fun treat!

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Ingredients

• 1 package premade sugar cookie dough
• 1 container chocolate icing
• 48 candy eyes
• 48 mini pretzels
• 24 red M&Ms

Instructions

1. Bake the cookies according to the package instructions and allow them to cool completely.
2. When the cookies are cool, spread the chocolate icing over the top of each cookie.
3. Add two candy eyes and a red M&M for the nose.
4. Place two mini pretzels on top of each cookie for antlers.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 1019Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 14mgSodium 1484mgCarbohydrates 185gFiber 7gSugar 81gProtein 16g

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