Eggnog Santa Cut Outs
Bring a festive twist to your holiday baking with these charming Eggnog Santa Cut Outs! Infused with the warmth of nutmeg and the creamy richness of eggnog, these buttery cookies are a delightful upgrade to classic cut-out sugar cookies. The dough is easy to work with, making it perfect for creating detailed Santa shapes or other whimsical holiday designs. Once baked to soft, golden perfection, these treats become a canvas for vibrant decorations—think royal icing, colorful frosting, and playful sprinkles. Ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or a fun family baking day, these cookies are as much fun to decorate as they are to eat. Perfect for showcasing your creative skills this Christmas season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup eggnog
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- royal icing or colored frosting, for decorating
- decorative candies or sprinkles
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and eggnog to the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use Santa-shaped cookie cutters (or other festive cutters) to cut out shapes. Transfer them carefully to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies should remain soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing or colored frosting, and add decorative candies or sprinkles to bring your Santa designs to life.
Let the decorations set completely before serving or storing. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.4 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.8 g | 634% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 915 mg | 305% | |
| Sodium | 1588 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 559.9 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.0 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 629 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.
