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Reindeer Tracks

Delicious Reindeer Tracks Cookies to Sweeten Your Holidays

These Reindeer Tracks cookies combine rich chocolate and festive spices, perfect for holiday cheer and gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder for rich chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark chocolate for richer taste
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts e.g., pecans or walnuts; optional
  • 1/4 cup Festive Sprinkles for decoration
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar for a creamy frosting
  • 1/4 cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda until combined.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and festive sprinkles. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Portion out dough and flatten each ball.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set, then cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. While cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for frosting consistency.
  7. Once cool, drizzle frosting over cookies and sprinkle additional sprinkles on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze them.

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