Description
Festive peanut butter reindeer cookies bring holiday cheer with adorable antler and nose details. Chocolate, pretzels, and candies create whimsical reindeer faces that spark joy for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (125 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decorations:
- Mini pretzels (for antlers)
- Candy eyes
- Red candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms for the nose)
Instructions
- Cream together butter, peanut butter, and both sugars in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully integrated and the batter develops a glossy appearance.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, creating a light and airy dry ingredient blend.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently stirring until a cohesive, pliable dough emerges.
- Knead the dough briefly to ensure all components are evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for optimal texture and flavor development.
Notes
- Swap out regular butter for vegan alternatives to make these cookies dairy-free and plant-based friendly.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugars for a healthier version that keeps the rich, nutty flavor intact.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and help cookies maintain their adorable reindeer shape during baking.
- For gluten-sensitive guests, replace all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend that maintains the same texture and consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg