Reindeer Cookies with Jam

Irresistibly charming reindeer-shaped cookies filled with jam and decorated with chocolate, perfect for holiday gifting and family baking activities.

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Preheat the oven to 180ºC (Fan 170ºC/356ºF).
In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
Gradually add the flour and salt, folding gently to form a soft dough.
Roll the dough between two sheets of baking paper to about 6mm thickness.
Cut circles with a 6cm cookie cutter and cut smaller circles out of half of them to create nose holes.
Chill the cookies for 30 minutes on a lined baking tray.
Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden around the edges.
Let cookies cool, and then pipe jam onto the whole cookies.
Top with cookies with nose holes, gently pressing them together.
Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and pipe it onto the cookies for decoration.
Allow the decorated cookies to set completely before storing in a metal tin.

These cookies are budget-friendly and perfect for family baking sessions. Ensure the dough is chilled properly to prevent spreading during baking.