Reindeer Sugar Cookies
Reindeer Sugar Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 1. One serving contains 3058 calories, 34g of protein, and 161g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. If you have orange zest, vanillan extract, pretzels, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make cookies: Sift flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat butter, sugar, zest and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in yolk.
Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with lemon juice.
Form balls using 2 Tbsp. dough for each. Arrange 2 inches apart on sheet; flatten each to a 3-inch round.
Bake, 1 sheet at a time, for 8 minutes, until edges are golden.
Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes.
Cut each cookie into 4 wedges; cool completely.
Decorate cookies: Melt chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
Spread each cookie with chocolate, add 2 pretzel horns, 2 jelly bean eyes and an M&M nose to each. Dot each eye with chocolate.
Let stand until chocolate is set, 10 minutes.