Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog Cookies are perfectly tender and chewy, bursting with eggnog flavor inside and out! Make two dozen treats with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog we use Shamrock Farms brand
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg plus more for garnish
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Eggnog Drizzle
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons eggnog we use Shamrock Farms brand
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Mix well with a whisk. In the bowl of an electric mixer on medium speed, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks; beat on medium speed until you have a smooth consistency. Add flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
- Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, drop onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart .
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until slightly golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the eggnog drizzle in a medium bowl. Combine the powdered sugar, eggnog and vanilla. Whisking until well combined and smooth.
- Drizzle over cookies and then sprinkle with fresh grated nutmeg.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 243cal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 154mg | Sugar: 25g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg