Reindeer Sugar Cookies

As the holidays approach, people begin to think about all of the traditional foods that they will enjoy. For many, this includes adorable Reindeer Sugar Cookies made with refrigerator sugar cookie dough, frosting and candy eyes.

These cookies are not only delicious, but they also bring a touch of holiday cheer to any gathering. After all, what would the holidays be without these festive treats?

Check out all the other Reindeer Desserts for even more delicious holiday treats for Santa!

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to spread some holiday cheer, try decorating sugar cookies to look like reindeers.

Sugar cookies are a holiday staple, and they can be even more festive when they're decorated to look like reindeers.

Kids of all ages can help put these cookies together. It might even be a fun activity to do on Christmas Eve and then set the cookies out for Santa to enjoy while he's dropping off the gifts.

Be sure to have plenty of cookies along with a cup of hot chocolate!

Table of Contents

• 💭How to decorate a reindeer cookie
• 💭Reindeer hot chocolate
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• 🔪Step-by-Step Instructions
• Before You Begin!
• 💭Recipe Variations
• 💭Storage Tips
• 💭Top Recipe Tip
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Looking for more Easy Desserts for the holidays? Try my Reindeer Cupcake Ideas, Reindeer Oreo Truffles or my Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels.

💭How to decorate a reindeer cookie

Reindeer cookies are a holiday classic, and they're surprisingly easy to decorate. Here is another way to decorate a reindeer cookie. Most of the time all you need is a little frosting and some candy for the eyes and nose:

• First, pipe a line of frosting down the center of the cookie.
• Then, add two chocolate chips or candies for the eyes.
• Use a small amount of frosting to attach a red candy nose in the center of the face.
• Finally, pipe some frosting around the edge of the cookie to create antlers.
• Let the frosting set for a few minutes before serving.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn an ordinary cookie into a festive holiday treat. Check out my other recipe for Reindeer Cookies for more ideas.

💭Reindeer hot chocolate

There's nothing quite like a mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter's day. The rich, sweet flavor is a perfect complement to the chilly weather outside. And what goes better with hot chocolate than a freshly baked cookie?

Whether you're enjoying a cozy night in or looking for a tasty treat to take to a holiday party, this classic combination is sure to please.

• To make the perfect cup of hot chocolate, start with high quality cocoa powder.
• For a richer drink, use milk instead of water.
• Heat the milk until it comes to a simmer, then whisk in the cocoa powder until it is completely dissolved.
• Add sugar to taste, then pour the hot chocolate into mugs and enjoy.

Here are two fun ways to enjoy hot chocolate this year with this collection of Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones and my own recipe for Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cone Bags.

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Main Ingredients Needed

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🔪Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Bake the Cookies

• Bake the cookies according to the package directions.

Step 2 | Spread Frosting

• Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
• Spread frosting on each cookie being sure to leave a little border.

Step 3 | Add the Reindeer Decorations

• Press two candy eyes into the frosting for the eyes and one red M&M for the nose on each cookie.
• Then add pretzel twists to the top of each cookie for the antlers.

💭Recipe Variations

• Use a chocolate sugar cookie dough!
• Eliminate the frosting and add the decorations as soon as the cookies come out of the oven and are still warm.
• Check out my other recipe for Reindeer Cookies.

💭Storage Tips

With proper storage, your sugar cookies with chocolate frosting will stay fresh and delicious for days to come:

• After you've baked your sugar cookies and frosted them with chocolate, it's important to store them properly so they stay fresh and delicious.
• The first step is to make sure the cookies are completely cooled. Otherwise, the heat from the cookies can melt the chocolate and ruin the frosting.
• Once the cookies are cooled, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
• If you're not planning to eat them within a few days, you can also store them in the refrigerator. Just be sure to bring them back to room temperature before serving, as cold cookies can be hard to bite into.

💭Top Recipe Tip

• Make sure the sugar cookies have cooled completely before spreading the chocolate frosting on top.

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