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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
Cook Time17 minutes
Down Time10 minutes
Total Time57 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 24
Author: Carol

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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)!