Best 3 Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with delightful Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies, a perfect treat for the holiday season. These adorable cookies, shaped like reindeer, are not only visually appealing but also a burst of flavor. Featuring a combination of peanut butter, oats, and chocolate, these cookies are sure to be a hit among cookie lovers of all ages. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed recipe, this article guides you through the process of creating these adorable reindeer cookies, perfect for spreading holiday cheer. Additionally, discover variations of this classic recipe, including gluten-free and vegan options, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive treat. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure and create a batch of Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies that will add a touch of magic to your holiday celebrations.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies. Look for a natural peanut butter that is made with just peanuts and salt.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't over-bake the cookies. They should be baked until they are just set, but still soft in the center.
  • Decorate the cookies with your favorite toppings. You can use chocolate chips, sprinkles, or even small candies.
  • Serve the cookies fresh out of the oven. They are best enjoyed warm and gooey.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter reindeer cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their cute reindeer design, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. So get creative and have fun decorating your own peanut butter reindeer cookies!

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