Are you looking for a fun and festive cookie recipe? These Christmas Reindeer Cookies are perfect! They're made with Little Debbie Nutty Buddies and pretzels, so they're packed with flavor.
Plus, they're super easy to make - your kids will love helping out in the kitchen! So give them a try this holiday season.
Don't miss the full collection of other Reindeer Desserts filled with delicious and festive recipes!
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Christmas is a time for family, friends, and of course, food! If you're looking for a fun treat to make with the kids, these reindeer cookies are sure to put a smile on everyone's face.
Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're also quick and easy to put together. They start with a pre-packaged cookie, Little Debby Nutter Buddies and then pretzel sticks for the antlers.
And like my Pretzel Reindeers, I use candy eyes and red M&M's for the nose. That's it and you've got yourself some adorable holiday treats!
Table of Contents
- Reindeer Cookies
- Looking for MORE treats to make for Santa and his reindeer?
- How long do homemade cookies stay fresh?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How to Decorate the Cookies
- Allow Chocolate to Set
- Before You Begin!
- Storage Tips
- More Christmas Treats to LOVE
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Reindeer Cookies
Reindeer Cookies are extremely popular during the holidays. And why not? They're so adorable! There are a ton of different ways you can make everyone's favorite reindeer to celebrate Christmas.
You can use store bough cookie dough, pre-packaged cookies like this recipe or make a homemade sugar cookie dough and use a cookie cutter like this recipe for Easiest Ever Reindeer Cookies.
Looking for MORE treats to make for Santa and his reindeer?
Check out my Santa's Treats Digital Cookbook. It's filled with 10 deliciously simple recipes for reindeer treats, cupcakes, pretzels, candies, and hot cocoa. They're perfect for spreading the joy of FOOD this holiday season!
How long do homemade cookies stay fresh?
Most people agree that homemade cookies are the best kind. They're usually fresher and more delicious than store-bought cookies, but they don't last as long.
So how long do homemade cookies stay fresh? It depends on a few factors, including the type of cookie and how it's stored. For example, denser cookies like oatmeal raisin or chocolate chip will last longer than lighter cookies like meringues or macarons.
If you store your cookies in an airtight container, they'll stay fresh for up to a week. So if you want to enjoy fresh homemade cookies for as long as possible, be sure to choose a recipe for a dense cookie and store it in an airtight container.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Variations
- If you can't find the Little Debbie Nutty Buddy cookies, you can use Twix Candy Bars or Keebler Fudge Covered Wafers.
- Looking for more Easy Desserts for the holidays? Try my Reindeer Cupcake Ideas, Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones or my Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Place the chocolate covered wafer stick cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 15 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is completely melted. Add melted chocolate towards the bottom of the cookie and place the red M&M for the reindeer nose.
How to Decorate the Cookies
Step 2: To assemble the reindeer, use a dab of melted chocolate to attach the pretzel sticks to the top of each cookie for antlers. Next, add a bit of melted chocolate near the bottom of the cookie and secure a red M&M for the nose. Finally, use more melted chocolate to attach the candy eyes on either side of the nose.
Allow Chocolate to Set
Step 3: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before serving.
Before You Begin!
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Storage Tips
Room Temperature: These reindeer cookies are best served and stored on a flat surface. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. If you store them in the refrigerator, the pretzel sticks will get soggy.
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Christmas Reindeer Cookies
Ingredients
- 9 Keebler Original Fudge Sticks Cookies or any chocolate covered wafer stick cookie
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 18 pretzel sticks
- 9 red M&Ms
- 18 candy eyes
Method
- Place chocolate covered wafer stick cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in 15 second intervals, stirring after each interval until all the chocolate is completely melted.
- Using the chocolate as "glue" add the pretzel sticks for the reindeer antlers to the top of the cookies.
- Add melted chocolate towards the bottom of the cookie and place the red M&M for the reindeer nose.
- Then add melted chocolate just above onto both sides of the "nose" to affix the candy eyes.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before serving.
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