Description
Create festive memories this holiday season with our delightful Reindeer Tracks Cookies. These charming cookies feature a buttery, eggnog-flavored base and are decorated to resemble adorable reindeer hoof prints. Perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges, these treats are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp eggnog extract (optional)
Red and green frosting or brown sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and optional eggnog extract until fully combined.
- Combine with Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and gently press down to create “hoof prints.”
- Bake: Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow cookies to cool completely, then decorate with frosting or sprinkles.
Notes
For a festive touch, get creative with your decorations by using colorful sprinkles or edible glitter.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal per serving
Keywords: Reindeer Tracks Cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies, eggnog cookies, Christmas cookies, cookie recipes, dessert recipes, easy cookie recipes