Eggnog Cookies
Capture the cozy flavors of the holidays with these irresistible Eggnog Cookies! Soft, melt-in-your-mouth, and infused with the warm spices of nutmeg and cinnamon, these festive treats are perfect for your holiday dessert table. The dough comes together effortlessly with creamy eggnog, rich egg yolks, and a hint of vanilla, creating cookies that are delightfully tender and flavorful. Finish them with a luscious eggnog glaze and a sprinkle of nutmeg for that quintessential holiday touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for cookie swaps, Christmas parties, or simply indulging with a mug of hot cocoa. Treat your loved ones to this seasonal favorite and savor the sweetness of the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 units Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Eggnog
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Eggnog (for glaze)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and eggnog to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden. The centers may look slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and eggnog in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
Sprinkle the glazed cookies with a pinch of ground nutmeg for an added touch of holiday spice.
Allow the glaze to set for about 15 minutes before serving. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.8 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.6 g | 478% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 772 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 1004 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 714.2 g | 260% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 496.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 610 mg | 13% | |
*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.
