1. Make the cookie dough:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
• Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

2. Chill the dough:

• Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.

3. Preheat the oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. Shape the cookies:

• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.

5. Bake the cookies:

• Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set. The cookies will be soft but will firm up as they cool.

6. Decorate the cookies:

• While the cookies are still warm, press two mini pretzels at the top of each cookie to create antlers. Add two candy eyes and a red candy nose.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Serve and enjoy:

• Arrange the cookies on a festive platter or package them as holiday gifts.