Easy Rudolph the Reindeer Cookies
These Easy Rudolph the Reindeer Cookies are the ultimate festive treat! Soft, sweet, and adorable, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings. You won’t be able to resist these peanut buttery delights!
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- pretzels
- mini chocolate chips
- M&Ms
- melted chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
- Scoop the dough with a medium size cookie scoop (1 and ½ Tablespoon size), roll in your hands into balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Space them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating.
- To make Rudolph cookies: Dip pretzels in melted chocolate and place on cookies to make antlers. Press gently and hold until the pretzels stick to the cookie.
- Use melted chocolate to apply mini chocolate chips as eyes and red M&Ms as the nose.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezing: Yes, these cookies can be frozen! Just separate layers with parchment paper and store in a freezer-safe bag.
- Pairing: These cookies pair wonderfully with a cold glass of milk or hot cocoa.
- Adjust sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet cookie, you can reduce the amount of granulated sugar.
- Try different nut butters: Experiment with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for different flavors.