Reindeer Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
Make the holidays extra sweet with these adorable Reindeer Cookie Cups! Easy, kid-friendly, and perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or leaving out for Santa.
Reindeer Cookie Cups – The Cutest Holiday Treat!
The holidays are all about joy, cheer, and of course, sweet treats! If you’re looking for a dessert that’s just as adorable as it is delicious, these Reindeer Cookie Cups are guaranteed to steal the spotlight at your Christmas party.
Made with peanut butter cookie dough, chocolate peanut butter cups, pretzels, and candy decorations, they come together in no time
With their big candy eyes, red M&M noses, and pretzel antlers, they’ll have kids and adults grinning from ear to ear.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make - Uses store-bought cookie dough for a fuss-free holiday treat.
Kid-Friendly - Little ones can help decorate the reindeer faces.
Festive & Fun - Perfect for holiday gatherings, classroom parties, or a cookie exchange!
Ingredients
1 package peanut butter cookie dough
24 mini peanut butter cups
24 mini pretzels
24 red M&Ms
48 candy eyes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
2. Place a piece of cookie dough in each muffin cup and bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
3. Immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each warm cookie.
3. Let rest 5–10 minutes, until peanut butter cups soften slightly.
4. Decorate each cookie with two candy eyes and one red M&M nose.
5. Break pretzels in half and gently press them into the top of each cookie for antlers.
6. Allow cookies to cool completely before removing from the pan.
If you love these Reindeer Cookie Cups, be sure to try other festive favorites like Reindeer Cinnamon Rolls and Peppermint Kiss Cookies for a holiday dessert table that’s as magical as it is delicious!
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