Description
These Eggnog Cookies are tender, melt-in-your-mouth holiday treats infused with the rich and festive flavor of eggnog, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Delicately soft with a subtle glaze, they make a standout addition to any Christmas cookie tray and require no chilling, making them quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup eggnog
- 3 ⅓ cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon table salt
Glaze
- 3 cups powdered sugar (if sifting, sift after measuring)
- 6 Tablespoons eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set it aside while you prepare the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on high speed for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is well creamed and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugars. Beat until these ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Incorporate Eggnog: Stir in ¼ cup of eggnog, mixing thoroughly to evenly incorporate the liquid into the dough, enhancing the cookies with a rich eggnog flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 to 4 parts, stirring well after each addition. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated and you achieve a consistent dough.
- Portion the Dough: Using a level 1 ½ tablespoon-sized scoop, portion out the dough and drop each scoop onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn a very light brown color.
- Flatten the Cookies: Within a minute of removing the cookies from the oven, gently press down on each cookie with the bottom of a measuring cup or a similar object to flatten the surface gently without cracking.
- Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before applying the powdered sugar and eggnog glaze or storing them to preserve their tender texture.
Notes
- These eggnog cookies are incredibly tender and perfect for your holiday cookie tray, requiring no chilling time before baking.
- The glaze is simple, using just powdered sugar and eggnog, enhancing the festive flavor without overpowering the cookies.
- A video how-to is available to assist with preparation if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
