Really Rad Reindeer Cookies

I'm that mom. You know the one....


Chief calls me a one upper. But honestly, I don't try to be. I'm just naturally that awesome.


My youngest son had his Christmas party at school today. I love to show off cook. I especially love to make treats for the boys class parties.


Here's what I made for today.

Now granted, I took the easier way out and used a gingerbread cookie mix. 


*insert Martha Stewart rolling over in her million dollar kitchen* 


I'm so super busy running around in circles getting nothing accomplished that I had to cut corners a bit. But they turned out delish and they were a hit with the kiddos!


Take the prepared gingerbread cookie dough (feel free to try these with sugar cookies if you prefer) and roll them into 1" balls. 


Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. 


Flatten them into a circle using the bottom of a glass. 


Pinch the sides to make the face shape. 


Place broken pretzels in the top for antlers. 


Bake cookies according to directions. 


Immediately upon taking them out of the oven, place two chocolate chips for the eyes and one red m&m for the nose. 


If the m&m's pop out after the cookies cool, use a tiny bit of icing to "glue" the nose back on. 


I dropped a couple of the cookies and used the icing to preform surgery reattach broken antlers as well. 


So if you are looking to outdo the other moms be the "Belle of the Ball" with the 4 to12 year old set, give these cookies a try. 

If you want to see other cookie recipes, head on over to Think Tank Momma's Share a Spoon.