Description
Delight in these festive Eggnog Cookies, perfectly capturing the warm, spiced flavors of holiday eggnog in a tender, buttery cookie. With just a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon, these soft baked treats are topped with a smooth eggnog glaze, making them an irresistible seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Glaze & Garnish
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tbsp eggnog
- pinch ground nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a perfect base for your cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg yolks, eggnog, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and keeping the cookies tender.
- Scoop Dough: Using about 1 ½ tablespoons per cookie, scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the cookie centers are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 2 to 3 tablespoons of eggnog until the mixture is smooth and pourable, perfect for drizzling.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the eggnog glaze over the cooled cookies. Lightly sprinkle with a pinch of ground nutmeg to enhance flavor and add a festive look. Let the glaze set before serving your delicious eggnog cookies.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming with the sugars.
- Use fresh eggnog for the best flavor in both dough and glaze.
- Scooping uniform dough portions helps cookies bake evenly.
- Do not over-mix the dough once flour is added to maintain a tender texture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
