Nostalgic Sweet Treats That Make You Feel Like a Kid on Christmas

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These playful reindeer cookies feature peanut butter dough, chocolate pretzel antlers, and candy eyes—perfect for baking with kids. They’re as tasty as they are adorable.

Ingredients (for 18 cookies):

• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Mini pretzels, candy eyes, red candies (for decorating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream peanut butter, butter, and sugars. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients.
3. Roll into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
4. Immediately press in pretzels for antlers, candy eyes, and a red candy nose.
5. Cool completely before serving.