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Delightful Reindeer Cookies for Holiday Cheer

Reindeer Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Decorations: icing candies, and edible glitter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  9. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Decorate the cooled cookies with icing, candy pieces, and edible glitter, if desired.