Name: Reindeer Delight Cookies
Total time: 2 h
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons milk; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 ½ tablespoons meringue powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; A few drops of brown liquid food coloring; A few green M&M’s (for noses)

Description

“Reindeer Delight Cookies” is a charming and delightful recipe that brings the festive joy of the holiday season directly to your dessert table. These cookies, resembling adorable reindeers, are perfect for holiday gatherings and are designed to captivate both children and adults alike. Featuring a soft, sweet base topped with creative and colorful decorations, these cookies are not only a treat to the palate but also a feast for the eyes.

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons warm water
1 ½ tablespoons meringue powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A few drops of brown liquid food coloring
A few green M&M’s (for noses)

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Cookie Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat using an electric mixer until the mixture achieves a smooth and creamy consistency.
Step 2: Adding Dry Ingredients Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into the butter mixture. Mix until just combined. Subsequently, add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough is fully formed.
Step 3: Chilling the Dough Encase the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to firm up.
Step 4: Baking Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface, and use a large circle cookie cutter to shape the cookies. Lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Allow them to cool completely after baking.
Step 5: Creating Royal Icing Whisk together powdered sugar, meringue powder, vanilla extract, and gradually add warm water until stiff peaks form. Divide the icing for use in both base and decorative details.
Step 6: Decorating Dip or pipe the white icing onto the cooled cookies to create the face and eyes of the reindeer. Once set, add antlers and a nose using brown icing and a green M&M respectively.