Reindeer Sugar Cookies
Make festive reindeer sugar cookies with pretzels, candy eyes, and red M&Ms. An easy Christmas cookie idea kids can help decorate - perfect for parties, trays, or cookie swaps.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time17 minutes mins
Down Time10 minutes mins
Total Time57 minutes mins
Servings: 24
Author: Carol
- 16 oz sugar cookie dough, precut into squares (I prefer Pillsbury)
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 48 pretzel twists
- 48 candy eyeballs
- 24 red M&Ms
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper so the cookies don’t stick.
Place the cookie dough squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2-3 inches between each one to allow for spreading.
Bake for 13-17 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then carefully move them to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely, about 5-10 minutes, before decorating.
Once cooled, spread a layer of chocolate frosting evenly over the top of each cookie.
Press two pretzel twists into the frosting at the top edge of each cookie to create reindeer antlers.
Place two candy eyeballs just below the antlers.
Finish by pressing a red M&M under the eyes for the reindeer’s nose.
Serve and enjoy (or store in an airtight container)!