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reindeer thumbprint cookies made with mini pretzels and strawberry jam, on log platter

Reindeer Thumbprint Cookies

Bake a yummy batch of red-nosed reindeer thumbprint cookies, decorated with pretzels and strawberry jam. Easy recipe for your Christmas party or cookie exchange!
3.60 from 5 votes
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Course: Christmas, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream or mix together the softened butter and sugar. 
  • Mix the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the creamed mixture.
  • In a separate large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, a little bit at a time.
  • Using a cookie scoop, take about a tablespoon of dough, and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the dough, placing the dough balls on an un-greased cookie sheet. Be sure to leave enough room between each cookie for the antlers.
  • Using a smooth bottomed glass, press each cookie flat.
  • Press your thumb into the center of each cookie, leaving enough room for eyes above and mouth beneath.
  • Fill each thumbprint with a tiny spoonful or dab of strawberry jam.
  • Break mini pretzels in half, and place one on each side of each thumbprint cookie, to serve as antlers.
  • Bake the cookies at 350° F for about 15 minutes, or 'til the cookies are set. 
  • Remove the cookies from the oven, and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. 
  • After the cookies have cooled, use black decorating icing to add eyes and a little smile. 
  • Finally, using a powder shaker, sprinkle the reindeer cookies with powdered sugar.

Notes

*You can use any flavor of red jam you prefer, including strawberry, raspberry, cherry, etc.
*I recommend using black decorating icing, decorating gel, or candy eyeballs for the eyes. If you want homemade frosting, you can make an easy sugar cookie icing; but you won't need very much just for eyes and smiles.

Nutrition

Serving: 36servings | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 130mg | Sugar: 10g
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