Frosted Reindeer Cookies
Transform your holiday baking into a whimsical winter wonderland with these charming Frosted Reindeer Cookies! These festive sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and easy to make, making them the perfect addition to your Christmas cookie platter. Decorated with a luscious brown-tinted glaze, mini pretzel antlers, chocolate chip eyes, and a bright red candy nose for that signature Rudolph look, these treats are as delightful to make as they are to eat. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, this recipe is perfect for family fun or holiday gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or looking for a kid-friendly baking project, these Frosted Reindeer Cookies will bring plenty of smiles and seasonal cheer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- (as needed) brown food coloring
- 24 red candy-coated chocolates (for noses)
- 24 mini pretzels (for antlers)
- 48 mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy and well-combined.
Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or until firm enough to roll out.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a reindeer-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
To make the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract (if using) until smooth. Add brown food coloring a drop at a time until the frosting reaches your desired shade.
Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies to create the reindeer's face.
Press a red candy-coated chocolate into the bottom of each cookie for the nose.
Gently press two mini pretzels into the top of each cookie for the antlers, and use mini chocolate chips to add eyes.
Allow the frosting to set completely before serving or storing. Enjoy your festive Frosted Reindeer Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
12346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 460.3 g | 590% | |
| Saturated Fat | 271.2 g | 1356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 519 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 12874 mg | 560% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1935.8 g | 704% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 86.6 g | 309% | |
| Total Sugars | 1052.9 g | ||
| Protein | 148.3 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1061 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 72.9 mg | 405% | |
| Potassium | 3744 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
