Name: Chocolate Rudolph Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 2 to 2 1/2 cups of flour (see note); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 100g butter; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients

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2 to 2 1/2 cups of flour (see note)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
100g butter
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer
Add in the cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla extract and the egg and mix until well combined
Slowly mix in the flour with a spoon, taking care not to over-mix to form a dough
Bring into a ball and refrigerate for around 10 minutes
Meanwhile preheat your oven to 180c and line a baking tray with baking paper
When chilled on a floured bench or on baking paper, roll the dough and cut your reindeer, trimming the ears if required and arranging carefully on the tray
Bake for around 6-8 minute and transfer to a cooling rack
When the cookies have cooled, ice with royal icing and glue the eyes and nose on each reindeer

Notes

The dough will be a little variable depending on your climate. I am in a humid climate so I need a little more flour to keep the dough firm and frequent refrigeration while cutting the cookies. If you are in a cooler climate you may not need as much refrigeration and a little less flour. Take your time and use what quantity of flour works for you.