Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees and place rack in center.
2
Grease two baking sheets.
3
In large mixer bowl, beat together butter, peanut butter, and sugars on medium speed until light, about 2 minutes.
4
Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
5
Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms.
6
Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
7
Bake, one sheet at a time, until just set and bottoms are golden, 8-10 minutes.
8
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.
9
Transfer cookies on sheets to a wire rack and let cool completely.

20461

kcal

Calories

1164

Fat

2239

Carbs

199

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Rudolph 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.

Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies

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