Description
Winter Wonderland Reindeer Cookies are buttery, tender treats decorated with festive reindeer and snowflake designs. Perfect for holiday celebrations or edible gifts, these cookies are as delicious as they are charming.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Powdered sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract (optional)
- Salt
For Royal Icing:
- Powdered sugar
- Meringue powder
- Water
- Vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (sky blue, white)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Cream butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add flour and salt until dough forms.
- Chill:
- Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cut into shapes, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Royal Icing:
- Beat powdered sugar, meringue powder, water, and vanilla until glossy. Tint as desired with food coloring.
- Decorate:
- Flood cookies with sky-blue icing, let dry. Add white reindeer and snowflake designs. Allow to dry completely.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant results.
- Allow each icing layer to dry before adding new details to avoid bleeding.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday Treats
