Eggnog Snickerdoodles
Infuse your holiday season with the warm, cozy flavors of these Eggnog Snickerdoodles—delightfully soft and chewy cookies that bring a festive twist to the classic snickerdoodle. Featuring a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these cookies are elevated with the rich creaminess of real eggnog, making every bite decadently flavorful. Rolled in a spiced sugar coating for an irresistible hint of holiday sparkle, these treats pair perfectly with a cup of eggnog or your favorite seasonal drink. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen while baking, these Eggnog Snickerdoodles are the ultimate holiday cookie to share with family and friends—or to keep all to yourself! Perfect for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or a cozy night by the fire, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 0.25 cups prepared eggnog
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, 1 1/4 teaspoons of ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract, egg yolk, and eggnog until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg for the coating.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar-nutmeg mixture until fully coated.
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly crackled. Do not overbake to keep them soft and chewy.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Eggnog Snickerdoodles with a glass of eggnog or your favorite holiday beverage. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*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.
