Rudolph Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Frosting and Edible Decorations Recipe
Introduction
Celebrate the season with these fun and festive Rudolph Sugar Cookies. Easy to decorate and perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies bring a cheerful twist to your cookie platter.
Ingredients
- Sugar Cookies (premade or use your favorite recipe)
- Chocolate Frosting (premade or homemade)
- Edible Eyeballs
- Mini Pretzels
- Mini Nilla Wafer Cookies
- Red M&Ms
Instructions
- Step 1: Bake your sugar cookies or use premade ones and let them cool for about 5 minutes after taking them out of the oven. To get perfect circles, press the rim of a glass into each cookie to cut out a clean shape.
- Step 2: Once the cookies have fully cooled, spread a layer of chocolate frosting evenly on each cookie.
- Step 3: Assemble the reindeer decorations: place two mini pretzels as antlers on top, position a Mini Nilla Wafer cookie for the snout, then add edible eyeballs above. Dab a bit of frosting in the center of the Nilla wafer and attach a red M&M as Rudolph’s nose.
- Step 4: Let the frosting set briefly before serving. Enjoy your festive Rudolph Sugar Cookies and the smiles they bring!
Tips & Variations
- Use different colored M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates to create unique noses or add a personal touch.
- To keep frosting from sliding, chill the cookies briefly after frosting before adding decorations.
- If you prefer, substitute pretzels with candy cane pieces for a peppermint twist on antlers.
Storage
Store the decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep decorations intact, layer with parchment paper between cookies. Reheat is not recommended; serve at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake the cookies a day or two in advance and keep them in an airtight container. Decorate them just before serving to keep the toppings fresh and intact.
What if I can’t find edible eyeballs?
If edible eyeballs are not available, you can use small dots of white frosting with a chocolate chip or black icing dot in the center as a substitute.
PrintRudolph Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Frosting and Edible Decorations Recipe
Create festive Rudolph Sugar Cookies with premade sugar cookies, chocolate frosting, and fun edible decorations. This easy no-bake assembly recipe is perfect for holiday parties and kid-friendly activities, resulting in adorable reindeer treats with pretzel antlers, Nilla wafer snouts, edible eyeballs, and red M&M noses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using premade cookies) or 10-12 minutes if baking cookies
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
- Premade Sugar Cookies or homemade sugar cookies
Chocolate Frosting
- Premade Chocolate Frosting or homemade chocolate frosting
Decorations
- Edible Eyeballs
- Mini Pretzels (for antlers)
- Mini Nilla Wafer Cookies (for snouts)
- Red M&Ms (for Rudolph’s nose)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookies. Use premade sugar cookies or bake your own favorite sugar cookie recipe. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Shape Perfect Circles. To get perfectly round cookies, gently press the opening of a glass onto the warm cookie after baking to cut out a perfect circle. Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Frost the Cookies. Apply a layer of chocolate frosting evenly on the cooled sugar cookies using a butter knife or spatula.
- Assemble the Rudolph Decorations. Attach pretzels on the top sides of the cookie as antlers. Place a mini Nilla wafer near the bottom center as the snout. Dab a small amount of frosting on the wafer and affix a red M&M on top for Rudolph’s nose. Finally, stick edible eyeballs above the snout.
- Serve and Enjoy. Let the frosting set slightly to hold decorations in place, then enjoy your festive Rudolph Sugar Cookies with family and friends!
Notes
- Use a glass rim to form perfectly round sugar cookies if using homemade dough.
- You can substitute chocolate frosting with cream cheese frosting for a different flavor.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- Edible eyeballs can be found at baking supply stores or online.
Keywords: Rudolph Sugar Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Treats, No-Bake Cookie Decoration, Festive Desserts
