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.

Jordan Ranck
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These reindeer are the perfect Christmas treat.


Weet Clan
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I love how easy these reindeer are to make.


Nikki Rustic
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These reindeer are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Ja'Nasia Dixon
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I'm sure these reindeer will be a hit at my next party.


Moinudeen Mct
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I can't wait to see how my reindeer turn out!


Myfakeaccount Egghead
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These reindeer are so cute, I almost don't want to eat them.


Sean Doody
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I'm definitely going to try making these reindeer this Christmas.


Marc Jampolsky
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I think these reindeer would be perfect for a Christmas party.


MUNSIFKHAN MG
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These reindeer are so creative! I've never seen anything like them before.


Hajun Bansho
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of sweet and salty, but I'm willing to try it.


Tala Husham
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These look like they would be a fun activity to do with kids.


Alicia Blackburn
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these reindeer are so adorable that I might have to make an exception.


Giuseppe Forte
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These are the cutest reindeer I've ever seen! I can't wait to make them for my family.


Altan_Ochir Batsaikhan
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I had trouble getting the chocolate to melt smoothly. I ended up having to microwave it in short intervals.


Addy Cervantes
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The reindeer were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Marymaina Kuri
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These are so easy to make and they look so festive. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Sita Giri
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I made these for a Christmas party and they were a big success! Everyone loved them.


Mugabirwe Sharon
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These chocolate reindeer were a huge hit with my kids! They loved decorating them and they tasted delicious.