Reindeer Linzer Cookies
Reindeer Linzer Cookies combine a buttery hazelnut dough, creamy Nutella filling, and festive decorations to create a holiday treat that are delicious and fun to make. With Rudolph’s signature red nose and chocolate antlers, these cookies are a whimsical addition to your holiday baking.
Ingredients
- 1 (17.5 ounce) package sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup finely ground hazelnuts
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 15 red candies for noses
- 30 black nonpareils for eyes
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sugar cookie mix and ground hazelnuts. Add the egg, softened butter, and vanilla extract, and mix until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a 2 1/2-inch round cutter to cut out the cookies, rerolling scraps to maximize the dough.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. While the cookies are still warm, use a 1 1/2-inch round cutter (or the wide side of a piping tip) to cut a hole in the lower third of half the cookies for the face cutouts. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the top face cookies with powdered sugar. Spread a layer of Nutella on the bottom cookies, then gently press a face cookie on top to create a sandwich.
- Use a toothpick to trace the antlers into the powdered sugar on each face cookie. Pipe over the traced lines with melted dark chocolate. Attach nonpareils for the eyes, and a red candy for Rudolph’s nose to the exposed Nutella to finish the face.
- Allow the decorations to set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in a single layer or with parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent the cookies from sticking for 3-4 days.
- I don't recommend freezing the assembled cookies. Undecorated cookies can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before assembling.
- The exact yield will depend on the size of the cutter you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 5059kcalCarbohydrates: 669gProtein: 50gFat: 247gSaturated Fat: 138gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 59gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 431mgSodium: 1603mgPotassium: 1740mgFiber: 23gSugar: 453gVitamin A: 3142IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 21mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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