Eggnog Snowman Cookies
Bring a touch of festive whimsy to your holiday baking with Eggnog Snowman Cookies! These buttery, spiced treats are infused with the cozy flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, making them the ultimate Christmas cookie. Each cookie is constructed with stacked rounds of soft, tender dough to create adorable snowman shapes, then glazed with a sweet eggnog icing that adds irresistible creaminess. Decorate with mini chocolate chips, candy noses, and licorice scarves for a fun, family-friendly project that doubles as an edible centerpiece. With just 30 minutes of prep time, these charming cookies are perfect for holiday parties, gift exchanges, or simply spreading seasonal cheer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 0.5 cup Eggnog
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Eggnog (for glaze)
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (for decorating)
- 0.25 cup Orange candy-coated chocolates or icing (for noses)
- 1 piece Red licorice strings or icing (for scarves)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the eggnog and vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use round cookie cutters in three sizes (small, medium, large) to create the snowman shapes. Stack the circles on the baking sheet to form snowmen, gently pressing to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth.
Dip the top surface of each cookie snowman in the glaze or drizzle it over the cookies if preferred. Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes.
Decorate the snowmen: use mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, orange candy-coated chocolates or icing for noses, and red licorice strings or icing for scarves. Be creative with your designs!
Let the cookies dry for at least 30 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.9 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.8 g | 339% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 694 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 772 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 928.3 g | 338% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 619.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 987 mg | 21% | |
*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.
