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Eggnog Meltaways
I love how these cookies meltaway in your mouth and have a subtle eggnog taste. They were delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 24 Meltaways
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ teaspoon rum extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup eggnog
- 1 cup Powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the rum extract, vanilla, and eggnog, and mix to combine. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1-2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake the meltaways for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Meltaways
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.