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Reindeer cookies with green m&m eyes, red m&m nose, white icing antlers, and a smile, set on a crinkled paper background.

Reindeer Cookies

These simple Reindeer Cookies with pretzel antlers are both delightful and delicious, perfect for spreading holiday cheer! Crafted with a homemade peanut butter cookie base, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, they're freezer-friendly and can be prepared in advance for added convenience.
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5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 248

Ingredients
  

  • 80 g 0.35 cups unsalted butter
  • 80 g 0.35 cups vegetable shortening
  • 150 g 0.66 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 150 g 0.66 cups granulated sugar
  • 150 g 0.66 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 7.5 ml 0.33 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs approx. 100g or 0.44 cups
  • 265 g 2.1 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 g 0.67 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2.5 g 0.17 teaspoon salt
  • 24 mini pretzel twists approx. 60g or 2.1oz
  • 12 Rolo candies approx. 60g or 2.1oz
  • 12 red M&M candies approx. 30g or 1oz
  • 24 candy eyes or mini chocolate chips approx. 30g or 1oz
  • 20 g 0.67 small tube decorating frosting

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, shortening, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be soft. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 days.
  • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop dough into large balls and roll into oval shapes. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes until set but not browned.
  • Remove from oven and immediately press 2 pretzel twists into the top for ears. Press a Rolo candy in the center of the nose. Add 2 candy eyes or chocolate chips for eyes. Dot a small amount of frosting on the Rolo and press a red M&M on top of the nose.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
    Reindeer cookies with green m&m eyes, a red m&m nose, white icing eyebrows and mustache, and pretzel antlers on parchment paper.

Notes

  • The vegetable shortening helps the cookies bake up taller and gives a soft texture, but you can substitute all butter if preferred.
  • Cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
  • Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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