Description
These Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy texture of peanut butter with a hint of sweetness. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, complemented by the festive decorations that make them as fun to look at as they are to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- For Decoration:
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for eyes and antlers)
- 1 cup red M&M’s (for noses)
- 1 cup pretzel twists (for antlers)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda until smooth.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, decorate each cookie with chocolate chips for eyes, a red M&M for the nose, and pretzel twists for antlers.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Substitutions: For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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