Eggnog Sparkle Cookies
Infused with the warm, cozy flavors of the holiday season, these Eggnog Sparkle Cookies are a festive treat that will light up any cookie platter. Featuring hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and a touch of rum extract, these soft and tender cookies perfectly capture the essence of classic eggnog in every bite. Coated in glittering sparkling sugar, they shimmer like freshly fallen snow, making them as beautiful as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick 10 minutes in the oven, these cookies are an easy way to add a touch of holiday magic to your table. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, or a cozy night in with a mug of eggnog, these treats are guaranteed to delight family and friends alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon rum extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup sparkling sugar or coarse sanding sugar (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 large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and rum extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls.
Roll each ball of dough in the sparkling sugar, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the sugar-coated dough balls on 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 cookies are slightly puffy. Be careful not to overbake; they should remain soft in the center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Eggnog Sparkle Cookies alongside a mug of eggnog or your favorite holiday beverage, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 910 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.7 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*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.
