Peanut Butter Rudolph Reindeer Cookies
Makes 48 cookies
Preheat oven to 375º

½ c. unsalted butter, softened
¾ c. sugar
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 t. pure vanilla extract
1 ½ c. flour
1 t. baking soda
½ t. salt
48 large red M&M candies
96 mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pretzels broken into 1 inch pieces

In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, peanut butter and sugars on medium speed until light, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, beat until combined. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until a dough forms. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on greased sheets 1 inch apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until just set and bottoms are golden. For each cookie, immediately place 1 M&M in center for nose and 2 chocolate chips for eyes and 2 pretzel pieces on top for antlers. Transfer cookies to wire rack and let cool completely.

Connie Lenehan
Elma