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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cookies

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cookies for Festive Cheer

Delight in these festive no-bake Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cookies, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base

  • 200 grams Chocolate Biscuits Crushed
  • 100 grams Cream Cheese Softened
  • 50 grams Powdered Sugar

Decorations

  • 100 grams Red Candy Melts For noses
  • 1 pack Wilton Candy Eyes
  • 10 pieces Mini Pretzels For antlers
  • 1 tube Black Decorating Gel For details

Instructions
 

Cookie Preparation

  • Crush the chocolate biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin.
  • Blend the biscuit crumbs with softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and moldable.
  • Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to firm up.

Shaping Cookies

  • Roll small portions of the mixture into round balls, then flatten each into a cookie shape.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart.

Chilling

  • Chill cookie bases in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Melting Candy Coating

  • Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, using 30-second intervals.

Adding Noses

  • Dip each cookie top into the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off.

Decorating

  • Attach mini pretzels on top of each cookie for antlers before the candy hardens.
  • Place candy eyes just above the red noses.

Final Touches

  • Use black decorating gel to add smiles or nostrils on each cookie.
  • Allow decorated cookies to set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.

Serving

  • Once dry, arrange cookies on a festive platter and enjoy!

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cookie decorating, festive desserts, holiday treats, Homemade Cookies, no-bake cookies, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cookies
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