Best 3 Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Recipes

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Peanut butter reindeer cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat that are sure to be a hit with family and friends. These cookies are made with simple ingredients and can be easily decorated with candy and pretzels to resemble reindeer. They are a great activity to do with kids and are perfect for cookie exchanges or holiday parties.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER RUDOLPH REINDEER COOKIES



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori K.

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
48 red M&M's plain chocolate candy or 48 maraschino cherries, halved
96 miniature semisweet chocolate chips
thin pretzel, broken into 96 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees and place rack in center.
  • Grease two baking sheets.
  • In large mixer bowl, beat together butter, peanut butter, and sugars on medium speed until light, about 2 minutes.
  • Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake, one sheet at a time, until just set and bottoms are golden, 8-10 minutes.
  • For each cookie, immediately place 1 red M&M or cherry half in center for nose, 2 chocolate chips for eyes, and 2 pretzel pieces on top of cookie for antlers.
  • Transfer cookies on sheets to a wire rack and let cool completely.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER REINDEER COOKIES



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Looking for an easy Christmas dessert kids can help with? Let them decorate these peanut butter reindeer cookies made using Betty Crocker® cookie mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
72 semisweet chocolate chips (about 3 tablespoons)
12 star-shaped Christmas pretzels or pretzel sticks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet). In medium bowl, mix cookies as directed on package, using oil, water and egg.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart. Dip bottom of drinking glass in sugar; press each ball until about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Pinch bottom edge of each cookie to form a longer point. At point of each cookie, place 1 chocolate chip for nose; press down slightly. Place 2 chocolate chips on each cookie for eyes; press down slightly. With small sharp knife, cut star points from Christmas pretzels to form 48 small V-shaped pretzels (if using pretzel sticks, cut into quarters). Press 2 pretzel pieces into top of each cookie for antlers.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER REINDEER COOKIES



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On the occasion of Christmas treat your family with these reindeer shaped peanut butter cookies - a tasty dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
96 small round pretzel twists
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (96 chips)
1 tablespoon candies (48 candies)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 350°F). In large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in flour and baking powder.
  • For each cookie, shape 1-inch ball of dough into triangle shape about 1 1/2 inches long. On ungreased cookie sheet, place 2 pretzel twists about 1 inch apart to look like antlers; press top of dough triangle gently into pretzels. Repeat with remaining dough and pretzels.
  • Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Immediately press 2 chocolate chips for eyes and 1 cinnamon candy for nose onto each cookie. Let stand 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. Creamy peanut butter is the most common type used, but you can also use crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Decorate the cookies with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include chocolate chips, sprinkles, and candy canes.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter reindeer cookies are a fun and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With their delicious peanut butter flavor and adorable reindeer design, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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