• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header left navigation
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
Cook with Kerry

Cook with Kerry

Live. Cook. Eat. Repeat.

  • Snacks
  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Sandwiches
  • Main Courses
  • Side Dishes
  • Desserts
  • Snacks
  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Sandwiches
  • Main Courses
  • Side Dishes
  • Desserts
Home » Desserts » Reindeer Poop Cookies: Quick & Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookies
December 22, 2020 by Kerry

Reindeer Poop Cookies: Quick & Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookies

Share & Save:
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Reindeer Poop Cookies - Quick & Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookies
Reindeer Poop Cookies - Quick & Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookies
Reindeer Poop Cookies – Quick & Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cookie Elves

Every year, we bake very many cookies and send them off to our friends who live a plane ride away and who I don’t get to cook for very often. Cookies are my way of sending my love to them because the way I show my love is through food.

In 2020, I didn’t get to cook much for anyone except Sean, even local folks with social distancing and all. Sean and I took on a pretty insane project and created over 30 cookie boxes for those near and far. We baked over 500 cookies (but who’s counting?!) Turns out, we have a fair number of food allergies spanning our friend group. After a total disaster of winging a gluten-free, vegan maple pancake cookie with some random ingredients we had on hand, I looked for an alternative.

♥ Related: Graham Cracker Crust Cook

Reindeer Poop, But Make It Gluten-free & Vegan

That’s where these reindeer poop cookies came into play. These are a no-bake cookie that use ingredients that you probably have on hand. They take just minutes. And, they are totally adaptable to food allergies. We made our gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan pals a version of this cookie with Earth Balance, sunflower seed butter, and coconut milk! They came out great and taste like a cross between a candy and cookie. They’re fairly sweet, but it’s the holidays, after all.

I decided to call them reindeer poop because they look quite organic! Plus, I figured it would get a pretty good laugh from the kids (and any adult that still loves a poop joke.)

♥ Related: Chocolate Espresso Cookies

These look very rustic and homey, but they taste great. And I love how customizable this cookie is. This recipe will surely be a go-to ace up my sleeve any time I want to share some love to anyone with a food allergy. Maybe in the summer I will call them bear poop cookies!

Reindeer Poop Cookies - Quick & Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookies
Print Pin

Reindeer Poop Cookies

These reindeer poop cookies are super quick and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand. The name is sure to get a laugh from your kids. They are also super customizable and can be altered for all sorts of food allergies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cereal, Chocolate, Coconut, Cookies, Oats, Peanut Butter, Quick & Easy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup milk see notes for allergy-friendly options
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter see notes for allergy-friendly options
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips see notes for allergy-friendly options
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats not instant
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup peanut butter smooth, not natural; see notes for allergy-friendly options
  • ½ tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to boil. Let boil for 1 minute. Then take the pan off the heat.
  • Add the peanut butter, chocolate chips, oats, Rice Krispies, coconut, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine well.
  • Using a disher scoop or spoon, portion into tablespoon sized cookies. I like to slightly flatten the cookie to give it a more organic shape. Move into the fridge to let set for about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Coconut milk worked well for those with dairy allergies.
  • Earth Balance or coconut oil would work in place of butter.
  • Make sure your chocolate chips are vegan if you’re cooking for someone dairy free.
  • Sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter will work to replace peanut butter for those with peanut allergies.

This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission on qualified purchases from affiliate links that you click. Affiliate commissions help support this site so that I can keep bringing you great recipes, kitchen hacks, and product reviews.

Share & Save:
Category: DessertsTag: Chocolate, Coconut, Cookies, Gluten-free, Oats, Quick & Easy, Vegan
Previous Post:Crunchy Mexican Chocolate SauceCrunchy Mexican Chocolate Sauce Plus Churro Waffle Hack Review
Next Post:Puff Pastry Pigs in Blankets Two WaysPuff Pastry Pigs in Blankets Two Ways

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Sidebar

Find a Recipe

Welcome!

Hi! I’m Kerry, a life-long food and cooking enthusiast. I’m drawn to bold flavors, global ingredients, and recipes with a little twist. Welcome to my kitchen!

Kerry in the Kitchen
Kerry in the Kitchen

Fresh Stuff

  • Roasted Cauliflower Piccata
  • Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
  • Crab Rangoon Crunch Wraps
  • Easy Starbucks Frappuccino Copycat Recipe
  • Italian Sausage Minestrone Soup
The Best Kitchen Tools | Tiny Tools Edition

Latest on the ‘Gram

Sean and I had to make the hard decision on Friday Sean and I had to make the hard decision on Friday to put Barley down. It's been a rough few days for us and the house feels *extremely* empty. But we know we were lucky to have this pup in our lives for over 14 years--our best guess is that he was about ~16 years old which is an extremely good run for any dog and we are grateful for the years with him. He was in very good shape up until the last few months and in the last four weeks he was quickly declining. He had many nicknames (as all dogs seem to): Barles, Mr.Jingles, Biffer, Stick Legs are a few. He was the absoulte perfect dog for us: food obsessed, good traveler, and happy camper. He barely barked (and when he did, it really freaked me out!) He was sweet to all. He rarely got into things, but once he sniffed out a wrapped box of Tasty Cakes I was gifting for Christmas, ripped it apart, and proceeded to hide all of the wrapped cakes under pillows all around the house. He was my constant companion when I was stuck in bed for over a month before my back surgery. Our hearts are broken but they will heal and we'll always be grateful for his friendship. RIP Barley.
My favorite room in the house. My favorite room in the house.
Tiki date at Wusong Road in Harvard Square. #tikib Tiki date at Wusong Road in Harvard Square. #tikibar #tiki #cocktails #boston #datenight #friyay
Load More... Follow Me Instagram

What’s For Dinner?

  • Quick & Easy Recipes
  • Comfort Food Recipes
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Party Food Recipes

Recent Posts

Roasted Cauliflower Piccata

Roasted Cauliflower Piccata

Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

Crab Rangoon Crunch Wraps

Copyright © 2023 · Cook with Kerry · About Me · Privacy Policy · All Rights Reserved