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Chocolate Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies are a festive holiday treat combining rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly soft with a tender crumb, these cookies are easy to make and decorated to bring a touch of holiday cheer to your cookie platter.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Sugars

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter

Add-Ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, making sure they are well combined for even flavor and texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well aerated, which helps create a tender cookie.
  4. Add Peanut Butter: Mix in the creamy peanut butter to the creamed butter and sugars until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended, giving your cookies rich flavor.
  5. Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to maintain a smooth batter and proper texture.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the ingredients are combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  7. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  8. Shape and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  9. Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before decorating with icing and edible eyes to create charming reindeer faces.

Notes

  • For room temperature eggs, leave eggs out for about 30 minutes before using.
  • Do not overbake to maintain soft centers.
  • Use parchment paper to easily remove cookies without sticking.
  • Decorate cooled cookies with icing and edible decorations for festive presentation.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-reindeer-cookies-recipe/