Chocolate Reindeer Cookies

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 36 cookies
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup butter, softened
* 1½ cups sugar
* ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 3 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
* 72 small pretzel twists
* 72 candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
* 36 small red gum drops
== Directions ==
# In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
# Add sugar, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
# Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
# Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
# Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
# Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
# Divide dough into 6 equal portions.
# Wrap portions in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
# Chill for 3 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
# On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into a circle 6 inches in diameter.
# Using a knife, cut each circle into 6 wedges.
# Place wedges 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
# For antlers, on each triangle lightly press a pretzel into the upper corners.
# Press in chocolate pieces for eyes.
# For a nose, press a red gumdrop into the dough triangle about ½ inch from the point.
# Bake in a 375°F oven for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm.
# Do not over bake.
# Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
# Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool.
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