How to Make Reindeer Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

During the holiday season, there's nothing quite like the thought of Santa's reindeer flying through the sky to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls. So, why not bring a little bit of that magic into your kitchen with some adorable and delicious Reindeer Cookies?

These festive treats are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or just a fun baking project to do with the kids. They're simple to make, and the end result is absolutely adorable. Plus, they're sure to b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 72 small pretzel twists, or as needed
  • ½ cup chocolate chips, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, sugar, peanut butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir flour and baking soda into creamed butter mixture until well incorporated.
  • Roll dough into 36 balls. Flatten each ball and shape into an upside-down triangle. Press two pretzels into the two top corners of each triangle for the antlers. Press two chocolate chips into the center of each triangle for the eyes, and one chocolate chip or M&M on the bottom of the triangle for the nose. Arrange cookies on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    208 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 382mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 89mg