Enchanting Holiday Reindeer Recipe: Sprinkle Christmas Magic!
Festive holiday gatherings sparkle with this delightful Christmas reindeer recipe that brings charm and whimsy to your dessert table.
Sweet chocolate lovers will adore these adorable treats that capture the spirit of the season.
Each bite delivers a perfect blend of playful design and delicious flavor.
The magical Christmas reindeer become an instant conversation starter at any winter celebration.
Kids and adults alike will marvel at these cute confections crafted with simple ingredients.
Decorated with pretzels for antlers and candies for eyes, these treats transform an ordinary dessert into a memorable holiday moment.
Create edible magic that will delight everyone at your seasonal celebration.
Serve as Edible Décor or Party Bites
Store Carefully to Preserve Their Charm
FAQs
Use royal icing or buttercream to create the reindeer details. Pipe antlers using brown or chocolate-colored frosting, add small white dots for eyes, and use red icing for the nose to make it look like Rudolph.
Absolutely! Kids can help roll the dough into balls, flatten them, and have fun decorating with frosting and sprinkles. It’s a great family baking activity.
All-purpose flour is perfect for this recipe. It provides the right texture and structure for a soft, delicious cookie that holds its shape well.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking, use parchment paper, and ensure your butter isn’t too soft. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and prevents excessive spreading.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Calories: 169 kcal
Servings: 24
Christmas Reindeer Ingredient List
For Base Ingredients:For Binding and Flavor Ingredients:For Decoration and Finishing:Tools to Build These Cute Holiday Treats
Assemble Fun Reindeer Snacks for the Season
Crank your oven to a toasty 350F and grab some parchment paper to line your baking sheets.
Grab your mixing bowl and whip butter and sugar together until they’re light and dreamy, giving it a solid 2-minute blend for maximum fluffiness.
Crack in an egg and splash of vanilla, mixing until everything looks perfectly combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl, gently mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold these dry teammates into your creamy mixture until a soft, touchable dough emerges.
Roll small handfuls of dough into cute little balls, spacing them generously on your prepared baking sheets. Use your fingers to give each ball a gentle press, creating a perfect platform for future decorations.
Decorating Tips That Keep It Festive
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Magical Christmas Reindeer Recipe
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 25 1x
Description
Delightful Christmas Reindeer cookies showcase festive holiday cheer with charming chocolate and peppermint details. Cheerful bakers can easily craft these whimsical treats that bring joy to seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Mini pretzels (for antlers)
- Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Red or brown candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms, for noses)
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal heat circulation and non-stick performance.
- Creaming: Whip butter and sweetener into a fluffy, pale mixture, incorporating egg and vanilla essence until smooth and well-integrated.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, then delicately fold into the wet mixture, creating a uniform, soft dough that holds its shape without crumbling.
- Shaping: Portion dough into consistent rounds, spacing them evenly on prepared sheets and gently flattening each to create a stable cookie base with potential for decorative detailing.
- Baking: Position trays in preheated oven, allowing cookies to transform into golden-edged delicacies with a tender interior, typically requiring 10-12 minutes of precise thermal exposure.
Notes
- Ensure Butter Softness: Bring butter to room temperature before whisking to create a fluffy, light texture that guarantees smooth cookie consistency.
- Control Moisture Balance: Avoid overmixing dough to prevent tough cookies; mix just until ingredients combine for tender, melt-in-your-mouth results.
- Optimize Spacing Technique: Leave exactly two inches between cookie dough balls to allow proper spreading and prevent unwanted merging during baking.
- Decorate with Precision: Cool cookies completely before adding decorative elements like icing or sprinkles to maintain structural integrity and prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Emily Lawson
Content Creator & Culinary Specialist
Expertise
Education
Oregon Culinary Institute
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Focus: Emphasis on farm-to-table cooking, sustainable practices, and the fusion of global flavors with traditional grilling methods.
Emily Lawson is the content creator at Daves Grill, turning tasty ideas into clear, easy recipes. Based in Portland, she trained at the Oregon Culinary Institute and loves cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients, especially grilled veggies and global flavors.
Emily mixes food writing with hands-on cooking to bring you recipes that feel fun, not stressful. Her goal is to make every dish simple, flavorful, and worth coming back to. Together, she and Dave serve up real food, one recipe at a time.