Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

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🦌🥜 Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

Festive, Fun, and Perfect for the Holidays!

There’s nothing quite like holiday cookies to fill your kitchen with warmth, laughter, and the smell of sweet treats. These Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies combine the rich, creamy taste of peanut butter with soft, chewy texture and adorable festive touches — making them a hit with kids and adults alike.

Not only are these cookies delicious, but they’re also fun to decorate. With candy eyes, chocolate antlers, and a red nose, these cookies become the centerpiece of any holiday cookie tray.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft, chewy peanut butter base with rich flavor

  • Easy to decorate into cute reindeer shapes

  • Kid-friendly and fun to make together

  • Great for gifting or holiday parties

  • Makes a large batch for sharing

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Decoration (Reindeer Faces):

  • Mini chocolate chips or candy eyes

  • Pretzel sticks for antlers

  • Red candies (like M&Ms or red hots) for the nose

  • Optional: additional melted chocolate for drizzling

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.

  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a soft dough.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies

  1. Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.

  2. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

  3. Flatten slightly with a fork or your fingers.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

  2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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