Description
Soft and delicious eggnog sugar cookies that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and eggnog to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Adjust nutmeg to taste.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: eggnog sugar cookies, melt in your mouth cookies, holiday cookies