Nestle Reindeer Christmas Cookies

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min (plus standing time)
Serves: 25

Ingredients:

Cookies:
• 250g unsalted butter, softened
• 110g caster sugar
• 60mL NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk 395g
• 300g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 140g NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Milk CHOC BITS

Decoration:
• 200g plain pretzels, broken to form antlers
• 25 RED JAFFAS
• 50 NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Milk CHOC BITS for eyes

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan-forced in preparation for this Christmas cookie recipe. Grease and line 2-3 baking trays with baking paper.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk on high speed until pale and creamy. Reduce speed to low, add flour, baking powder and vanilla essence; mix until the dough just comes together.
3. Using a wooden spoon, stir in NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Milk CHOC BITS. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls, place on prepared trays; using fingertips gently flatten. Arrange extra NESTLÉ BAKERS’ CHOICE Milk CHOC BITS to make Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s eyes and pretzel shapes to make antlers.
4. Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and gently press in RED JAFFAS whist cookies are still warm and soft, to form Rudolph’s nose.

Tip:
Left over Sweetened Condensed Milk from this Christmas cookie recipe is great for making yummy hot choc! Simply place remaining condensed milk, 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1 tsp vanilla essence in a saucepan on low heat; stir until combined then gradually stir in 2 cups of milk; heat through and enjoy!

at