Reindeer Cookies are fudgy, festive, and fun to decorate with kids. They’re as cute as they are delicious and even work as edible table decor!
auhor’s note
My Kids’ New Favorite Tradition!
Move over, Cut Out Sugar Cookies… decorating these cute Reindeer Cookies is way more fun. I’m serious, once you start piping on those little antlers and candy noses, it’s impossible not to smile.
And who can resist a good chocolate cookie?! They’re the best. My son would absolutely disagree though. He’s firmly on Team Soft Sugar Cookies and reminds me every time I bake a batch. Meanwhile, I’m always going to lean chocolate. It’s just who I am.
These Reindeer Cookies quickly became a new favorite because they’re not just festive, they’re such a blast to make. My kids crowd around the counter waiting to decide whose reindeer looks the silliest, and honestly, I love the decorating part just as much as they do. And bonus: they’re incredibly delicious too.
Reindeer Cookie Ingredients
| Ingredient | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Chocolate cookies | Pick classic, brownie, or caramel from the recipe or grab store-bought cookies or dough. |
| Chocolate frosting | Homemade or store-bought both work great. Use whatever is easiest. |
| Pretzel twists | These make the reindeer antlers. |
| Vanilla wafers | The perfect little base for the reindeer face. |
| Edible candy eyes | Easy to find in most baking aisles or online. |
| Red candies | I use M&M’s, but any small red chocolate candy works for the nose. |
Quick Tip
Check out this reindeer chow and these reindeer treats next.
How To Make Reindeer Cookies
- Bake Cookies: Make or bake your favorite chocolate cookies and let them cool.
- Frost Cookies: Spread chocolate frosting over each cookie.
- Decorate: Place a vanilla wafer on the lower half for the face.
- Add Eyes: Add two candy eyes above the wafer.
- Rudolph Nose: Attach a red M&M to the center of the wafer with frosting.
- Make Antlers: Press two pretzel twists into the top for antlers. Enjoy!
Tips For Making Reindeer Cookies
- Cool before decorating: Let cookies cool; otherwise, the frosting may melt.
- Frosting: For a smoother look, use a piping bag.
- Decorating details: Secure eyes and noses with frosting; gently add pretzel antlers to attach without breaking.
- Decoration timing: If possible, add the pretzels and wafers close to the time of serving to maintain their crunch.
- Presentation fun: Serve Reindeer Cookies on a bed of coconut flakes to mimic snow!
Storage
Once decorated, enjoy these Reindeer Cookies soon, as the vanilla wafers and pretzels tend to soften quickly.
More Holiday Recipes:
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Peppermint Brownies
Christmas
Christmas Cupcakes
Christmas
Peppermint Popcorn
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Reindeer Cookies
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Ingredients
- Chocolate cookies
- Brownie cookies easy; uses a boxed brownie mix
- Chocolate caramel cookies
- Chocolate cookie dough or baked cookies, I love Ruby Snap’s Maris dough!
- Chocolate frosting homemade or store-bought
- Pretzel twists
- Vanilla wafers
- Candy eyeballs
- red M&M’s
Instructions
- Follow the directions of your chosen chocolate cookie recipe.
- Bake the cookies as per the instructions in your recipe. Once they are baked, take them out of the oven and let them cool down completely.
- Use a table knife to spread the chocolate frosting over each cookie. Place a vanilla wafer on the bottom half of each cookie. Add 2 edible candy eyes just above the wafer. Attach a red chocolate candy to the center of the wafer using a small dab of frosting. Gently press two pretzel twists into the top of the cookie to form antlers. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
