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Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

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These Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies are as adorable as they are delicious! Soft peanut butter cookies are decorated to resemble reindeer with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a bright red candy nose. Perfect for holiday baking with kids or festive cookie exchanges!

Ingredients

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For the cookies:

  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (125 g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For decorating:

  • Mini pretzels (for antlers)
  • Candy eyes
  • Red candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms for the nose)

Instructions

1. Make the cookie dough:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

2. Chill the dough:

  • Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.

3. Preheat the oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. Shape the cookies:

  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.

5. Bake the cookies:

  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set. The cookies will be soft but will firm up as they cool.

6. Decorate the cookies:

  • While the cookies are still warm, press two mini pretzels at the top of each cookie to create antlers. Add two candy eyes and a red candy nose.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Serve and enjoy:

  • Arrange the cookies on a festive platter or package them as holiday gifts.

Notes

  • If the candy eyes or noses don’t stick well, use a small dab of melted chocolate or icing as glue.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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