Description
These soft and chewy Eggnog Cookies are infused with the classic holiday flavor of eggnog and warm spices, then topped with a sweet eggnog glaze. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy winter treats.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog (for glaze)
- Ground nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolks, eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor.
- Let the cookies cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
