Adorable Christmas Reindeer Cookies Recipe
Get ready to impress your friends with the most adorable Christmas cookies ever! This super cute reindeer cookies recipe not only look fantastic, but they taste amazing too! With their soft, delicious peanut butter base, our Christmas Reindeer Cookies are the perfect treat for kids this December. Spread some holiday cheer with these festive delights
Servings 3 dozen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening Crisco or softened butter
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cup all pupose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 72 mini chocolate covered pretzel twists
- 36 red M&M
- 72 chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and get ready to bake! Start by lining your cookie sheets with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shortening, sugar, peanut butter, milk, and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture is nice and creamy. Then, add in an egg and mix until fully incorporated
- Next, gently fold in the baking soda, salt, and flour until everything is well combined
- For perfectly even sized cookies, grab a cookie scoop and portion out 1-inch cookie balls. Place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet for even baking
- Gently press down on the cookie with your hand to flatten it slightly. Next, pinch the bottom half to create the perfect shape for a reindeer face.
- Bake each cookie sheet for about 8 minutes for delicious results
- While the cookies are baking, gather your decorations for a smooth finish! Once the cookies are warm, here’s how to decorate:**Noses:** Use red M&M’s, logo-side down.**Eyes:** Add chocolate chips, pointy side up.**Antlers:** Carefully place chocolate pretzels on top, near the center for stability. Gently press them down to secure.
- Allow your cookies to finish cooling completely before storing in an airtight container for up to a week.