Description
These Rudolph Peanut Butter Cookies are a festive holiday treat that will delight both kids and adults. Made with a classic peanut butter cookie dough, these adorable reindeer cookies are decorated with candy eyes, red noses, and pretzel antlers for a fun and whimsical touch.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Decorations:
- Red candy-coated chocolates (for noses)
- Mini pretzels (for antlers)
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your palm. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Decorate: Remove from the oven and press pretzels for antlers, a red candy for the nose, and candy eyes onto each cookie. Let cool completely to set.
Notes
- For easier decorating, have all your Rudolph faces ready to go before the cookies come out of the oven.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help prevent excessive spreading.
