Name: Reindeer Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: pre-made gingerbread cookie dough; white icing; chocolate icing; red spice drop; red decorating icing, I like this one that comes with a tip; 2 sandwich bags; gingerbread cookie cutter; rolling pin; holly candy decorations; scissors; flour for rolling out the dough, just a little

Did you know that you can make reindeer cookies using an upside down gingerbread man cookie cutter?

These are so fun to make and the kids will enjoy helping. I know my boys did!

(While you’re here, make sure you check out all of our Christmas cookies recipes. They are perfect for creating together as a family and giving as gifts or making for Santa.)

how to make reindeer cookies made from gingerbread

Ingredients:

pre-made gingerbread cookie dough
white icing
chocolate icing
red spice drop
red decorating icing, I like this one that comes with a tip
2 sandwich bags
gingerbread cookie cutter
rolling pin
holly candy decorations
scissors
flour for rolling out the dough, just a little

Roll out your cookie dough on a slightly floured surface.

Use the cookie cutter to make the gingerbread man/reindeer shape.

Transfer the cookie dough shapes to a cookie sheet and bake according to the package directions.

Once done, let them cool 100%.

Put a couple of spoonfuls of each icing in it’s own sandwich bag.

Use a pair of scissors to put a small piece of one of the bottom corners of the bag off so you can now use the bag to pipe the icing.

white and chocolate icing in makeshift piping bags

Turn the gingerbread cookie upside down.

Now you have a reindeer.

Draw the antlers on as the picture below shows.

Draw in the ears.

use a gingerbread man to make reindeer cookie cutters

Add white icing for the eyes. Then put a large dot of chocolate over that to make a more real looking eye.

Use the white frosting to also serve as glue for the gum drop nose.

Use the red icing to make a smile.

how to make upside down gingerbread reindeer cookies

Finally, use the white icing on the back of one piece of holly candy and stick it to the reindeer head, below the antlers but above the eyebrows.

And now you have a reindeer cookie.

Santa would love to get one of these when he visits your house this year.

A glass of egg nog goes perfectly with this!

Reindeer Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 9 minutes

Additional Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes

Ingredients

pre-made gingerbread cookie dough
white icing
chocolate icing
red spice drop
red decorating icing, I like this one that comes with a tip
2 sandwich bags
gingerbread cookie cutter
rolling pin
holly candy decorations
scissors
flour for rolling out the dough, just a little

Instructions

Roll out your cookie dough on a slightly floured surface.
Use the cookie cutter to make the gingerbread man/reindeer shape.
Transfer the cookie dough shapes to a cookie sheet and bake according to the package directions.
Once done, let them cool 100%.
Put a couple of spoonfuls of each icing in it's own sandwich bag.
Use a pair of scissors to put a small piece of one of the bottom corners of the bag off so you can now use the bag to pipe the icing.
Turn the gingerbread cookie upside down.
Now you have a reindeer.
Draw the antlers on as the picture below shows.
Draw in the ears.
Add white icing for the eyes. Then put a large dot of chocolate over that to make a more real looking eye.
Use the white frosting to also serve as glue for the gum drop nose.
Use the red icing to make a smile.
Finally, use the white icing on the back of one piece of holly candy and stick it to the reindeer head, below the antlers but above the eyebrows.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 128mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g

Now, wasn’t that easy?

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