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Step 1
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Melt the black candy melt is a double boiler, then spoon into a disposable piping bag.
Step 3
Pipe out antlers, approximately 1 inch in length. You will need 28 antlers but make extra, in case of breakage.
Step 4
Allow to cool completely and firm.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or silicone baking mats.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside
Step 7
In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until thoroughly combined. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Step 8
Blend in dry ingredients, just until incorporate (don't overmix!)
Step 9
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 1/4-1/2 thick rectangle. Using a 2 3/4-3 inch diameter circle cookie cutter, Cut 12 cookies, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 10
Bake cookies 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly golden brown. Cool completely on the baking rack.
Step 11
Spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting over each cookie.
Step 12
Place 2 large eyes and 1 red M&M to create the face.
Step 13
Carefully peel of antlers and position 2 on the top corners.
Step 14
For the Does, place a red bow above the eyes and between the antlers.
Step 15
For the Bucks, place a black bow below the nose.