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Eggnog Cookies
Soft and delicious Eggnog Cookies that are perfect for the holidays. Don't forget to check out my step by step photos and tips above!
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (270g)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (170g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
For the optional glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp eggnog
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg then set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl if using an electric hand mixer. Scrap the bowl down and beat on high until light and fluffy.
- Pour in the eggnog and vanilla then add the egg yolks in one at a time while mixing on medium then scrape the bowl down and mix once more.
- Add the flour in while mixing on low and mix until just combined. Finish the batter off with a spatula mixing in any stray bits of butter or flour.
- Portion out roughly two-tablespoon sized pieces of dough (40g) and drop them onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet leaving about 4 inches of room between each. You can roll each ball in your hands for a more finished look but this is optional. Bake in the center rack at 350F for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the center appears dry.
- While the cookies are baking mix the glaze up. Add a cup of powdered sugar to a medium bowl along with the cinnamon and nutmeg then drizzle in 3 tablespoons of eggnog and 1 tsp of vanilla. Whisk together adding a tablespoon at a time of eggnog as needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the icing onto the cooled cookies and enjoy.
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Notes
- No chill time is needed but you can chill the dough if making it ahead of time.
- Measure your flour with a scale for best results. If you don't have one luff the flour and sprinkle it into your measuring cup before leveling.
- Try to keep your cookies all the same size so they bake evenly. Make sure you don't use more than 2 tbsp of cookie dough or the cookies will spread too much.
- Make sure to let the cookies cool on the baking tray for around 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
- You can add rum or bourbon to your eggnog for added depth of flavor or use 1/2 tsp rum extract for a similar effect.
- You can make the glaze while the cookies are baking to save time.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.