Description
Soft, chewy, and delightfully cute Reindeer Snickerdoodles made with creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and fun candy decorations. Perfect for family baking or gifting.
Ingredients
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (such as Jif Creamy Peanut Butter)
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Simply Organic Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract
1 whole egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
52 mini pretzels
26 red M&Ms
52 chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a stand or electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute.
2. Add the peanut butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat until light and smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
4. Refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes to firm up.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Use a mini ice cream scoop or two tablespoons to form 26 dough balls. Shape each into an upside-down triangle and place on the cookie sheet.
7. Lightly press the tops with your palm, then press two mini pretzels into the top corners for antlers and one red M&M on the lower point for the nose.
8. Bake for 10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and immediately press two chocolate chips into each cookie to form eyes.
10. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
11. Cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for 3–5 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 4 months.
Use creamy peanut butter only; natural varieties may cause separation.
Room-temperature butter and egg ensure a smooth, even dough.
If using salted butter, omit the additional salt.
For a nut-free option, substitute sunflower seed butter or cookie butter.
Freeze unbaked dough balls for quick baking later; add 1–2 minutes to bake time.
To keep cookies soft longer, place a slice of white bread in the storage container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American