Reindeer

Red-Nose Reindeer

ingredients

• 1 recipe Basic Dough (see Recipe Center)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• Miniature pretzel twists
• Halved red candied cherries or red candy-coated chocolate-covered peanuts
• Miniature candy-coated milk chocolate pieces

directions

1. Prepare Basic Dough. Knead in cocoa powder until combined. Divide dough in half. If necessary, cover and chill dough 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Shape each half of dough into an 8-inch square. Cut each square into sixteen 2-inch squares. Halve each square diagonally to make 64 triangles.
2. Place triangles 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. For each reindeer, place two pretzel twists just under a long edge of each triangle for the antlers. Place a candied cherry half or a chocolate-covered peanut for nose in the point opposite the pretzels. Add miniature chocolate pieces for eyes.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. Makes 64 reindeer.
4. To Store: Place cookies in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

recipe source: BHG.com