Description
Eggnog cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season with their soft, chewy texture and rich flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 g), softened
- Eggnog: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Ground nutmeg: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar: for dusting
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggnog and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use a cool baking sheet for even baking.
- Check for doneness by looking for lightly golden edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Eggnog, Cookies, Holiday Treat, Baking, Dessert