Eggnog Cookies are a festive and delicious holiday treat that captures the creamy, spiced flavors of classic eggnog in a soft, buttery cookie. With hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla, these cookies are perfect for the holiday season, offering a warm and cozy bite in every mouthful. Topped with a sweet eggnog glaze, they are irresistibly soft and flavorful, making them a delightful addition to any cookie platter or holiday gathering. Whether you love sipping eggnog or are looking for a new seasonal dessert, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the eggnog glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp eggnog
- A pinch of ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, eggnog, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
These Eggnog Cookies are soft, spiced, and perfectly sweet, making them a festive and flavorful dessert that’s ideal for celebrating the holiday season!
