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Chocolate Crinkle Reindeer Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Reindeer Cookies to Spark Holiday Joy

These Chocolate Crinkle Reindeer Cookies bring nostalgia and joy to holiday baking, perfect for festive gatherings and kid-friendly fun.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter for a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for extra depth
  • 2 large Large Eggs or flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan version
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure vanilla extract works best
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder try natural cocoa for a different profile
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder make sure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Festive Decor
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar roll twice for bold crackle effect
  • 1 cup Mini Pretzels (broken in half) or chocolate-coated pretzels
  • 1 cup Red Candies (noses) M&M's or Skittles
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (eyes)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Gradually stir in unsweetened cocoa powder, followed by all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a thick dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in powdered sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops are crackled and centers are soft.
  7. Cool for about 5 minutes, then decorate cookies with pretzel pieces, mini chocolate chips, and red candies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough prevents spreading. Double coating in powdered sugar enhances visual appeal.

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