Description
Delightful holiday cookies shaped like reindeer, perfect for festive gatherings and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chocolate chips or candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut with reindeer-shaped cookie cutters.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, until golden at the edges. Allow them to cool before decorating.
- Use frosting, chocolate, or candies to decorate your reindeer cookies.
- Chill the cut-out cookies in the freezer for a few minutes before baking for perfectly shaped cookies.
Notes
These treats are versatile; feel free to experiment with different spices or decorative candies. They make great gifts, especially when elegantly packaged.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, desserts, festive treats, family recipes
