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Try making no bake Reindeer Cookies for the perfect treat for Christmas. Not only is this recipe so easy but it is a blast to make and tasty too.

Reindeer Cookies stacked on a platter
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Today we are making Reindeer cookies and these are one of my favorite easy to make Christmas cookies. They taste amazing and full of flavor. We love baking Easy Christmas Recipes and have a bunch of cookies in our Christmas cookie exchange recipe. 

If you like this easy recipe, try Reindeer Cupcakes, Reindeer Brownies and Reindeer Pancakes.

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Why This Recipe Works

These Easy Reindeer Cookies are loved by the whole family. We love to make them for our Christmas Party and to put our for Christmas Eve for Santa with Easy 3 Ingredient Grinch Punch Recipe.

They are also perfect to make for Cookie Swap Gatherings or to place on Cookie Trays. You kids will love to decorate them to create the perfect Rudolph favor.

Ingredients

Reindeer Cookies ingredients - butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, milk, vanilla extract, egg, flour, baking soda, salt, pretzel twists, candy eyes, red M&M

For the Cookies

  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar 
  • Creamy Peanut Butter 
  • Milk 
  • Vanilla Extract 
  • Egg 
  • All Purpose Flour 
  • Baking Soda 
  • Salt 

For the Decorations

  • Mini Pretzel Twists 
  • Candy Eyes 
  • Red M&M

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Variations Ideas:

  • Chocolate Chips – If you prefer you can use mini chocolate chips for the eyes instead of candy eyes.
  • Red Candy – Instead of using Red M&Ms, you can also use red hots or any red candy. You can also use brown M&M instead of red for the reindeer nose.
  • Chocolate Frosting – If you prefer you can add a thin layer of store bought chocolate frosting after cookie has cooled. Then add the decorations for the perfect holiday party cookie.

Step by Step Instructions

  • Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Step 2 – In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt.  Set aside. 
Combine the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a bowl with a hand mixer

Step 3 – In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer or stand up mixer to combine the butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, milk and vanilla extract.  Mix at medium speed until combined. Then add in egg and mix.

Add in the flour mixture into the peanut butter mixture

Step 4 – Reduce the mixer speed down to low and slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.  Be careful not to over mix the batter. 

Scoop cookie dough with cookie scoop and shape into a triangle and place on a baking sheet

Step 5 – Use a cookie scoop to roll the batter into approximately 2 tablespoons size balls.  Then form each of the balls into triangle shapes.  Then place them on a baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are just set. 

Top the cooked peanut butter cookies with pretzels, candy eyes and red M&M

Step 6 – Remove the cookies and decorate them quickly while the cookies are still warm. Use the pretzels to form the antlers at the large size of the triangles on the cookies. Then use the candy eyes and red M&Ms to make the reindeer faces on each of the cookies. 

Step 7 – Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes on the baking sheets.  

Step 8 – Carefully transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. 

Step 9 – Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

  • Combining Ingredients – Combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixture or a stand mixer. This allows the ingredients to combine easily.
  • Baking Sheet – We recommend lining the baking sheets with parchment paper for an easy clean up and serving the cookies.
  • Serving – Allow the cookies to cool after decorating on a wire rack. This allows the decorations to set completely.
reindeer cookies on a serving platter

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Leftovers:

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. We store at room temperature in a cookie jar.

Can I Prepare in Advance?

Yes, these peanut butter cookies can be prepare ahead of time in preparations for your holiday party. We like to prepare the night before serving so they still are soft and chewy.

Can I Freeze?

Yes, this Reindeer Cookies freeze great in a freezer safe container. Store for up to 3 months for best results.

reindeer cookies stacked on a serving platter

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We love hearing from you. If you make these Reindeer Sugar Cookies, make sure to leave us a comment.

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Reindeer Cookies

4.75 from 4 votes
These Reindeer Cookies are fun but easy Christmas cookies. They are the perfect for Christmas cookie exchange recipe. They will please a crowd in a minute.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 20
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 41
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

For the Cookies:  

For the Decorations: 

  • 48 pretzel twists
  • 48 Candy Eyes
  • 24 Red M&Ms
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt.  Set aside. 
  • In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer or stand up mixer to combine the butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, milk and vanilla extract.  Mix at medium speed until combined. 
  • Then add in the egg and mix until the egg is incorporated in the batter. 
  • Reduce the mixer speed down to low and slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.  Be careful not to over mix the batter. 
  • Use a cookie scoop to roll the batter into approximately 2 tablespoons size balls.  Then form each of the balls into triangle shapes.  Then place them on a baking sheet. 
  • Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are just set. 
  • Remove the cookies and decorate them quickly while the cookies are still warm. 
  • Use the pretzels to form the antlers at the large size of the triangles on the cookies and use the candy eyes and red M&Ms to make the reindeer faces on each of the cookies. 
  • Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes on the baking sheets.  
  • Carefully transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. 
  • Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!  

Recipe Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.  Keep a slice of bread in the container with the cookies to keep them soft and moist.  
Use room temperature ingredients for the best results on this recipe and make sure that you use creamy peanut butter for this recipe.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 41kcal, Carbohydrates 0.004g, Protein 0.05g, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0.2g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 64mg, Potassium 1mg, Sugar 0.004g, Vitamin A 142IU, Calcium 1mg, Iron 0.001mg

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  1. Linda S. says:

    5 stars
    Are you kidding?!?! This is for every non-baker who is envious of the ones who bring all the great Christmas cookies to the party. So simple even I could do it. And that’s saying a lot. It inspired me to get a little more sophisticated and this was the year I baked Christmas cookies from scratch. This is an outstanding confidence builder. Give it a try you’ll love it. OK everybody knows you bought the Malano cookies, but they’re so adorable nobody cared.