Eggnog Chai Sugar Cookies
Soft, spiced, and delightfully festive, these Eggnog Chai Sugar Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat. Infused with cozy chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, and enhanced by the creamy richness of eggnog, these cookies bring the warmth of the season to every bite. Their tender texture and subtle sweetness are perfectly complemented by a delicate dusting of powdered sugar and a pinch of nutmeg for a decorative finish. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for holiday parties, gift exchanges, or simply savoring with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Bursting with the classic flavors of eggnog and chai, this recipe is sure to become a festive favorite year after year.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 Egg yolks
- 0.25 cup Eggnog
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the eggnog and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well mixed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly soft—this is okay as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, lightly dust them with powdered sugar. For an extra festive touch, sprinkle with a pinch of ground nutmeg, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.4 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.1 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 786 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 1731 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 569.6 g | 207% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 333.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 642 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
