SWEET AND SALTY CHOCOLATE REINDEER

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You can enlist little hands to help position the antlers, eyes and noses on these adorable, crisp reindeer cookies. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
96 miniature pretzels
96 M&M's miniature baking bits
48 small red gumdrops

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into 8 portions; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle; cut into 6 wedges. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press in pretzels for antlers, baking bits for eyes and a gumdrop for the nose., Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Md Towshif
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I can't wait to make these reindeer for my family and friends.


Supriya Moktan
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These reindeer are a must-try for anyone who loves chocolate and pretzels.


Nicodemus Kimeu
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I'm definitely making these reindeer again next year.


Carceina Ruffiin
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These reindeer are the perfect gift for a chocolate lover.


Dodge Smalling
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I love how these reindeer look on a holiday dessert table.


Armani Wazir
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These reindeer are a great way to use up leftover chocolate and pretzels.


Hussain Khokher
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I had some trouble getting the pretzels to stick to the chocolate. Other than that, these reindeer were easy to make and turned out cute.


Steve w. Luper
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These reindeer were a little too rich for my taste, but they were still good.


Ziemaire Braxton
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I love the combination of sweet and salty in these reindeer. They're the perfect treat for a holiday party.


MalyuunMohamed ahmed Malyuun manka
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These reindeer are so cute and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Zahid hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these reindeer were surprisingly good.


Chipoya Chisala
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These reindeer are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Rawane Rawane
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I had some trouble getting the chocolate to melt smoothly. Other than that, these reindeer were easy to make and turned out great.


Muddathir Mohammed
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These reindeer were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Shine pyae lay
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I love how these reindeer look! They're so festive.


Tobi Olubajo
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These reindeer are so adorable! I'm definitely making them for my next holiday party.


Nancy Housseiny
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I made these reindeer with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They turned out really cute and tasted delicious.


mhmmd hawili
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These reindeer were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.