These easy Reindeer Cookies with pretzel antlers are fun, festive, and delicious! Made with a homemade peanut butter cookie, they are a hit every time! These can be made ahead of time and are freezer friendly!
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening, peanut butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs, mixing after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix gently to combine. Don't over-mix. The dough will be very soft. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 days.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop dough into large balls and roll them into an oval shape. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until set and no longer glossy looking.
Remove from oven. Press pretzels into the top of the cookie, for the ears. Press a rolo into the center, for the nose. Add two candy eyes, or chocolate chips for the eyes. Place a dot of frosting in the center of the rolo to secure a red m&m candy on top, for the nose. Allow to cool on baking sheet. then transfer to cooling rack.
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Shortening: I like the way the shortening helps these cookies bake taller, and adds softness to the texture, but you can substitute butter if you want.Make Ahead Instructions: The cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in advance. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.Freezing Instructions: Baked and cooled cookies can be frozen in an air-tight container for up to 3 months.