Description
Eggnog cookies are soft, flavorful cookies inspired by the classic holiday drink.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs, eggnog, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before frosting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Adjust nutmeg to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: eggnog cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats