CHOCOLATE REINDEER

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These cute cutout reindeer really fly off the plate when my brother's around. They're his favorite! The subtle chocolate color and taste make them a nice alternative to plain vanilla sugar cookies. -Lisa Rupple, Keenesburg, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
44 Red Hots
OPTIONAL ICING/DECORATION:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
Blue pearl dragees

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-1/2-in. reindeer-shaped cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets., Bake 8-9 minutes. Immediately press a Red Hot onto each nose. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , If desired, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a piping consistency. Place mixture in a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag; fill with icing. Pipe around edges of cookies and add a dragee or the eye.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ihemere amarachi
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate reindeer. But I'm sure they're delicious.


Jefferson Baraka
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These chocolate reindeer look like they would be a lot of work to make. But I'm sure they're worth it.


77 Rj Gaming 99
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I love the idea of making chocolate reindeer. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Shindele Mathues
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These chocolate reindeer are the cutest things I've ever seen! I'm going to have to make them for my next holiday party.


Adam Andrews
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I've been looking for a good chocolate reindeer recipe. I think I'll try this one.


Malakhai Mahalia
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These chocolate reindeer look delicious! I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.


francis kwofie
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I'm not sure how these chocolate reindeer are going to turn out, but I'm excited to try them.


Justin Huget
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These chocolate reindeer are so cute! I can't wait to make them for my holiday party.


ROSE ROBBINS
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I tried making these chocolate reindeer but they didn't turn out well. I think I might have used the wrong kind of chocolate.


Nabakooza Brenda
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These chocolate reindeer were a disappointment. They were difficult to make and they didn't taste very good.


Luffy 061
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I love these chocolate reindeer! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Dj official
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These chocolate reindeer were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and they made my holiday party extra special.


Y.S.S. King
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I was a bit skeptical about making these chocolate reindeer because I'm not a very experienced baker. But they turned out great! They were easy to make and they looked so cute.


Lizé Serfontein
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These chocolate reindeer were the perfect addition to my Christmas dessert table. They were elegant and festive, and they tasted amazing.


Farouk GT
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I made these chocolate reindeer with my kids and we had a blast. They were so excited to see how they turned out and they tasted delicious.


Jafran Ali
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These chocolate reindeer were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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