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Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

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These Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies are soft, festive holiday treats decorated with pretzel antlers and candy faces. Perfect for baking with kids or spreading holiday cheer.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • About 72 small pretzel twists (for antlers)
  • About ½ cup chocolate chips (for eyes and noses – or use M&Ms for noses)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and smooth peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing well.
  4. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and baking soda, mixing until the dough comes together and is well incorporated.
  5. Roll the dough into approximately 36 balls. Flatten each ball slightly and shape into an upside-down triangle.
  6. Press two small pretzel twists into the top corners of each triangle to form antlers. Press two chocolate chips into the center for the eyes, and one chocolate chip or M&M at the bottom for the nose.
  7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • You can substitute pretzel sticks or chocolate-covered pretzels for the antlers.
  • Use candy eyes or small drops of melted chocolate if preferred instead of chocolate chips.
  • Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
  • Freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for longer storage.

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