Ingredients
1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix1/3 cup canola oil1 large egg, room temperature30 miniature pretzels, halved1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted60 candy eyes30 red milk chocolate M&M’s
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat the cookie mix, oil and egg until well combined. Shape into a 7-1/2-in. log; securely wrap log in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices.
Preheat oven to 350°. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using thumb and forefinger, squeeze each cookie slice at the equator, making a slight indentation on each side of the cookie. Press in pretzels for antlers.
Bake until light brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Place melted chocolate chips in a piping bag or resealable bag; cut a small opening at the corner. Adhere eyes and noses to cookies using small amount of melted chocolate. Pipe mouth and eyebrows using melted chocolate; allow chocolate to set before serving.