Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies
Bring the holiday spirit to your baking with these adorable Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies! Perfect for festive gatherings, these charming treats combine the nutty richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of brown sugar and vanilla for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie base. Each cookie is embellished with playful mini pretzel antlers, chocolate chip eyes, and a bright red candy nose, creating a whimsical nod to Santa’s favorite reindeer. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for family baking sessions or a fun Christmas dessert option. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple decorating process, these reindeer cookies are bound to delight kids and adults alike while spreading holiday cheer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 24 pieces mini pretzels
- 48 pieces mini chocolate chips
- 24 pieces red candy-coated chocolates
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each ball slightly by pressing down gently with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven. While they are still warm, gently press two mini pretzels into the top of each cookie to resemble antlers.
Add two mini chocolate chips for eyes and a red candy-coated chocolate for the nose on each cookie to complete the Rudolph face.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve these adorable Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies and enjoy the holiday cheer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.7 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 345 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 3216 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 485.9 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 226.5 g | ||
| Protein | 92.6 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2017 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
