Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookie Recipe
Get ready for some festive fun in the kitchen with these adorable Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies!
Not only are they soft and peanut buttery, but they also have crunchy pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a bright red M&M nose—making them both cute and delicious. Best of all, they’re super easy to make, coming together in just 30 minutes.
Whether you’re baking for a holiday party, a cozy family night, or a fun cookie decorating activity with kids, these treats are sure to bring lots of smiles. So, gather your little bakers, preheat the oven, and let’s create some sweet reindeer magic!
Prep and Bake Time
These themed cookies are quick and simple to make!
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 10 min
Makes: 24 cookies
Peanut Butter Cookie Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 large egg
3/4 tsp. baking powder
48 Pretzels for reindeer antlers
24 red M&M candies
48 eyeball candies
Reindeer Christmas Cookie Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, and set aside.
To a large mixing bowl, add softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Use a hand mixer to beat the butter and sugar for 1-2 minutes.
Add the peanut butter, vanilla, and egg, and mix until just combined.
Add the dry ingredient to the wet, slowly, folding the dough together until just combined.
Use a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop to scoop out the dough, and place on the baking sheet 2-3 inches apart.
Use a fork to add the criss cross pattern to the cookies.Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and break off pretzel pieces to make the reindeer antlers, add M&M noses, and candy eyes.
In the end, these Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies are the perfect treat for any festive occasion.
Whether you’re bringing them to a school party, swapping them at a cookie exchange, or serving them at a fun Christmas gathering, they’re sure to be a hit.
Not only are they adorable, but they’re also deliciously soft with the perfect mix of sweet and salty flavors.
Plus, kids will love helping decorate each reindeer with pretzel antlers and candy noses!
So, the next time you need a cheerful holiday treat, whip up a batch of these fun and festive cookies—they’re guaranteed to spread Christmas cheer!
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookie Recipe:
