Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies! Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar; 3/4 cups Creamy Peanut Butter; 1/2 cups Shortening; 3 Tablespoons Milk; 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract; 1 whole Egg; 1-3/4 cup Flour; 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 60 whole Mini Chocolate Covered Pretzels; 60 whole Brown M&Ms; 30 whole Red M&Ms

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
3/4 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 cups Shortening
3 Tablespoons Milk
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 whole Egg
1-3/4 cup Flour
3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
3/4 teaspoons Salt
60 whole Mini Chocolate Covered Pretzels
60 whole Brown M&Ms
30 whole Red M&Ms

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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2. Combine brown sugar, peanut butter, shortening, milk and vanilla in large bowl, and beat until well blended. Then add egg and mix to combine.
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3. Add in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in until well blended.
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4. Form dough into 1 inch balls. To make reindeer-shaped cookies, pinch the bottom of the ball to form a point, then flatten the ball with your hand.
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5. Space cookies 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
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6. Remove from oven, and gently press two brown M&Ms for the eyes, one red one for the nose, and then add the mini pretzels onto the tops of the cookies for the antlers.
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7. Allow to cool on baking sheet then transfer to wire rack.
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NOTE: The antlers will fall off if you are not careful!! You want to make sure the entire cookie is on the plate, because if part of the cookie is hanging off the antlers will fall off! Also, you can make some green and blue eyed reindeers for a bit of variety, or if you are short on brown M&Ms!

8694

kcal

Calories

491

Fat

954

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar, 3/4 cups Creamy Peanut Butter, 1/2 cups Shortening, 3 Tablespoons Milk, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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