PEANUT BUTTER REINDEER COOKIES
These Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies are festive, fun, and kid-approved! Made with classic peanut butter cookie dough and decorated with pretzels, candy eyes, and red noses, they’re perfect for holiday baking and sharing.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration:
- Mini pretzels for antlers
- Candy eyes
- Red M&M’s or red chocolate candies for noses
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually stir in dry ingredients.
Shape and Bake:
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your hand. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden.
Decorate:
- While cookies are still warm, press two pretzels at the top for antlers, two candy eyes below, and a red M&M in the center for the nose. Let cool completely.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Dough can be made in advance and chilled for up to 2 days.
- Nut-Free Version: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter for an allergy-friendly twist.
- Holiday Tip: These cookies are perfect for kids’ holiday parties or cookie gift boxes.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Decorate just before serving for best results.