Description
Delight in these festive Eggnog Cookies that combine warm spices and creamy eggnog in a soft, tender cookie, topped with a smooth eggnog glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (165 grams) dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 grams) eggnog
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons eggnog
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line 3 half-sheet baking pans with parchment paper, or use one pan if baking in batches.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, combine the melted butter, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggnog, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Beat using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed. Scrape down the bowl sides as needed and mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, portion out 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place the dough balls evenly spaced about 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, approximately 6 per sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are set and the center looks slightly soft. Do not overbake.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, eggnog, and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth and pourable.
- Spoon or drizzle the eggnog glaze over the cooled cookies evenly.
- Let the glaze set for about one hour at room temperature before serving to allow it to firm up nicely.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Eggnog Cookie, Holiday Cookie, Festive Dessert