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Rudolph Reindeer Cookies Recipe! {Easy Chocolate Cookie}

November 14, 2021 By Heidi 48 Comments

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This easy Rudolph Reindeer Cookies Recipe will be the star of your Christmas dessert table this year!

Are you ready for the Merriest Christmas ever?? This easy Rudolph Reindeer Cookies Recipe will have you serving up the CUTEST Santa-approved treats to your friends and family this year!

And thanks to a cake mix shortcut, these chocolate reindeer cookies are such a cinch to make! Just be careful… they might fly away when you’re not looking! Although I doubt that will happen. If you’ve got any cookie monsters in your house like I do, they’ll probably vanish before they ever even get the chance to fly away!

These tasty little treats will also make a fun addition to a Cookie Exchange, or as a sweet gift for your neighbors! So are you ready to get baking?

Here’s what you’ll need to make your very own adorable Reindeer Cookies with Pretzel Antlers…

Rudolph Reindeer Cookies Recipe

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Rudolph Reindeer Cookies Recipe

This easy Rudolph Reindeer Cookies Recipe will be the star of your Christmas dessert table this year!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Decorating Time15 mins
Total Time28 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix cookie, Christmas cookies
Servings: 18

Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz. Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Box
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Chocolate Frosting
  • 18+ Mini Nilla Wafers
  • 36+ Candy Eyeballs
  • 36+ Tiny Pretzel Twists
  • 18+ Cinnamon Imperials Candies

Instructions

  • In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, oil, and eggs, and mix until well combined.
  • Transfer dough to refrigerator, and chill for 1 hour.
  • After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Form dough into balls, a little larger than your typical cookie… I usually use 2 tbsp. – 2.5 tbsp. of dough per each dough ball.
  • Bake for 8 – 10 minutes, or until cookies are done.
  • Allow cookies to cool COMPLETELY before decorating. I usually let them sit out at least 30 minutes before I start frosting.
  • Once cookies have cooled completely, apply a smooth layer of chocolate frosting to your cookie.
  • Then gently press 1 nilla wafer onto the cookie for the snout, add 2 eyes, and 2 pretzels for ears.
  • Now take your cinnamon candy, and add just a little bit of chocolate frosting to the back, and place down onto the nilla wafer for Rudolph's red nose. {the frosting will act like glue and help the nose stay in place}
  • Then repeat the frosting and decorating process until all cookies are finished. Aren't they SO cute?!?

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Comments

  1. Traude "Rostrose" says

    November 19, 2021 at 7:36 am

    I am soo in love with your Rudolph Reindeer Cookies, dear Heidi! < 3 < 3 < 3
    All the best and happy weekend
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2021/11/italien-reisebericht-ein-paar-kleine.html

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 19, 2021 at 7:46 am

      You’re so sweet… thank you, Traude! I’m so glad you love the cookies, and hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

      Reply
  2. saTanja says

    November 18, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    This is such a cute little hack but turns out so cool, I got to try this for the holidays <3
    Thanks for the idea!

    LackaDaisy

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 19, 2021 at 7:33 am

      You’re very welcome! They really are such a cinch to make! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    November 18, 2021 at 10:44 am

    Oh these rudolph reindeer cookies are so adorable! My boys would love to make these!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 19, 2021 at 7:33 am

      Thanks, Michelle! And yes… they really are a perfect little treat for the kids to decorate.

      Reply
  4. CoCo says

    November 17, 2021 at 10:45 am

    You always have the best recipes, Heidi! These are so cute and I already know the littles are going to love them. Can’t wait to try these! Hugs, CoCo

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 19, 2021 at 7:34 am

      You’re so kind… thank you, CoCo! Have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  5. Veronica Lee says

    November 17, 2021 at 12:12 am

    These are too cute!

    And so perfect for the season!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 17, 2021 at 10:08 am

      Thank you, Veronica!

      Reply
  6. Rach says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    Omg these are so cute!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 17, 2021 at 10:07 am

      Thanks so much, Rach! They really are so fun to make… and eat! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Her Digital Coffee says

    November 16, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    These are so adorable! I can’t wait to try them this holiday season. I love how easy they are to make and virtually don’t take up too much time. Thanks for sharing this cute recipe!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      You’re very welcome… have fun making your reindeer cookies! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Adriana Leandro says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:14 am

    OMG! These are so cute.
    Kisses!

    http://www.galerafashion.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you so much… I’m so glad you like them!

      Reply
  9. somewhereinireland says

    November 16, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Kids and adults would love these. Great holiday maker!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      They really are the hit of the party!

      Reply
  10. Healthy World Cuisine says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:51 am

    Kids and adults alike are going to love these cute reindeer cookies. I love how you simplified the recipe. This time of the year is just crazy and we need all the shortcuts we can get.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      I totally agree… the more shortcuts right now the better!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Balvinder says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:22 am

    How cute! Perfect for festivities.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Thank you so much, Balvinder.

      Reply
  12. Val says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:14 am

    These are so cute and fun! Surely delicious too. Kids must love these!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks, Val! They are definitely a hit with the kids.

      Reply
  13. Nancy Chan says

    November 16, 2021 at 5:59 am

    The rudolph reindeer cookies are so cute. In my house, I am the cookies monster.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Haha… I am, too!!! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kirsi says

    November 16, 2021 at 4:00 am

    From Rudolph to Frosty – I like your chrismas cakes and cookies. Thanks for sharing this recipes,
    Greetings from a really grey Germany
    Kirsi

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the cookies, Kirsi! And I wish I could send you a little sunshine from Arizona! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    November 16, 2021 at 3:54 am

    These look so much fun to make (and eat!) I would never have thought of using pretzels for antlers. In the past I’ve used gingerbread men and inverted them so the legs become antlers, but this year I think we’ll try your recipe – thank you, Heidi!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      They really are so fun to make AND eat! 🙂 I’ve seen the inverted gingerbread men and those are really cute too, Lisa!

      Reply
  16. Christine says

    November 15, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    Oh so cute!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks so much, Christine!

      Reply
  17. Lovely says

    November 15, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    This is such a fun treat for this holiday season!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks, Lovely… I’m so glad you like them!

      Reply
  18. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says

    November 15, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    These are the CUTEST cookies and look so easy to make! I know my girls will have a blast creating them!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      Oh that’s so great to hear, Tasia!

      Reply
  19. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    November 15, 2021 at 8:42 pm

    All your cookies are so adorable, especially these reindeer cookies!! My kiddos would LOVE to make these with me!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks so much, Katherine! They really are so much fun to make with the kids. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Kathrine Eldridge says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    These are so cute and they look delicious! It’s so hard to be good during the holidays with cookies like this!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      Haha… I know, right? I see a lot of extra workouts in my near future! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Carol says

    November 15, 2021 at 2:05 pm

    I did a post a few years ago about making reindeer cookies and showed several ways to do it. I think this is one of the cutest and easiest. Yours is so cute!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 15, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      Aww… thank you so much, Carol… they really are such a cinch to make!

      Reply
  22. Marisa Cavaleiro says

    November 15, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    I love those fun cookies for Christmas!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 15, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks, Marisa! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Black Knight says

    November 15, 2021 at 5:22 am

    The Rudolph Reindeer Cookies are perfect for my grandsons.
    My wife loves to prepare the cookies and I am sure she will like this post.
    Thanks for sharing the recipes.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 15, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      You’re very welcome… I hope your grandsons love them!

      Reply
  24. Pilar says

    November 14, 2021 at 6:35 am

    These Rudolph Reindeer Cookies are so adorable! Perfect for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 14, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Pilar… they really do add such a fun touch to the Christmas dessert table! 🙂

      Reply

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