Reindeer Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

These Reindeer Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are the cutest, easiest Christmas treats you’ll make all season! Each cookie starts with soft, ready‑to‑bake Reese’s peanut butter dough, then gets topped with a warm mini Reese’s cup that becomes the reindeer’s chocolatey face. Mini pretzels turn into crunchy antlers, candy eyes add the sweetest expression, and a single red M&M finishes the look with Rudolph’s iconic nose!

Why this Recipe Works

Ready to Bake Dough Keeps Things Effortless – Using Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Squares means you get soft, perfectly flavored cookies without mixing a single ingredient. It’s quick, consistent, and holiday busy friendly!

Red M&M Noses = Instant Rudolph – That single red candy pulls the whole design together and adds a pop of color that makes these cookies stand out on dessert boards and cookie trays.

They’re Fast, Foolproof & Crowd Pleasing – No decorating skills needed, no chilling, no fuss – just adorable Christmas cookies that always get compliments and disappear quickly.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 package (24 count) Ready-to-Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Squares – These bake into soft, peanut buttery cookie bases that hold all the reindeer decorations perfectly.

24 Mini-Reese’s Cups (Unwrapped) – Pressed into the warm cookies, they become the adorable ‘reindeer faces’ – rich, chocolatey, and perfectly sized.

24 Mini Pretzels – Each pretzel breaks into two antlers, giving the cookies their signature reindeer look and adding a salty sweet crunch.

48 Candy Eyes – Two per cookie, these bring the reindeer characters to life with a cute, playful expression.

24 Red M&M’s – The finishing touch – Rudolph’s bright red nose! Adds color, charm, and a pop of chocolate.

How to Make Reindeer Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 24-count mini-muffin pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

One at a time, roll each Ready-to-Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Square into a ball. Place into each mini-muffin spot.

Bake for 12 minutes.

In the meantime, unwrap 24 mini-Reese’s cups and set aside.

Remove the pan from the oven and immediately press unwrapped Reese’s down into the center of the cookie.

Wait a few minutes while the chocolate starts to melt so you can ‘glue’ the reindeer pieces on.

Start by breaking 24 mini-pretzels in half. Stick into the top of the Reese’s for antlers.

Then carefully place 2 candy eyes just below the pretzels.

Last, put a red M&M centered just below the eyes for a nose.

Let cool before removing from the pan.

Break Pretzels Carefully for Perfect Antlers – Gently snap mini pretzels in half to keep the curved shape. Keep extras nearby since a few will break.

Press in the Antlers, Candy Eyes & Red Nose While the Chocolate is Still Soft – This helps them stick without sliding around or needing extra icing.

Let the Cookies Cool Completely Before Moving Them – This keeps the decorations from shifting and helps the chocolate set.

Store in a Single Layer – Reindeer faces can smudge if stacked – keep them flat for the cutest presentation.

Turn Them into Giftable Treats – Package in clear bags or cookie boxes for adorable holiday gifts, classroom treats, or party favors.

More Reindeer Christmas Treats for Kids

• Reindeer Donuts
• Reindeer Cake Mix Cookies
• Reindeer Oreos
• Reindeer Pretzels
• Reindeer Graham Crackers

Calories 643, Protein 11g, Carbs 110g, Fat 16g