When I first saw these Reindeer Cookies on Pinterest, I knew I had to make them this holiday season.
And luckily my mom had a cookie swap a couple weeks ago so it was the perfect opportunity. I couldn’t find mini M&M’s at my local supermarket so I decided to use chocolate chips for the eyes instead.
These are actually very easy to make – I used a basic peanut butter cookie recipe and then rolled them into one inch balls like you normally would do. Then you pinch the bottom of the ball, place it on the cookie sheet, and gently flatten the entire cookie so you end up with an upside down triangle shape. I did one batch first to see how they would bake and I was happy with the shape so I continued the process for the rest of the batch. Though, comparing the inspiration cookies to mine, I may try to make them puffier next time and I’m not sure if I would make them as long.
As soon as they come out of the oven, you want to immediately stick on the pretzel ears, then the eyes (don’t press down too much or else the chips will melt), and then the red M&M nose. So cute and this would be great to do with kids.
And now I know why I gained 2 pounds in a week…ohhhh Christmas cookies!