Description
These Eggnog Cookies are soft, creamy, warmly spiced, and perfect for holiday baking when you want an easy recipe that feels festive without extra stress. Made with real eggnog, nutmeg, vanilla, and a fluffy cream cheese frosting, they are a cozy dessert idea for Christmas cookie trays, winter parties, food ideas for gifting, and sweet snack tables.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup eggnog
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons eggnog
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon heavy cream, only if needed
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
3. Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until creamy and fluffy.
4. Mix in the egg yolk, eggnog, and vanilla extract until combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look soft.
8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, eggnog, vanilla, and a pinch of nutmeg.
10. Beat until creamy, adding heavy cream only if the frosting needs to be softer for piping.
11. Pipe or spread frosting over the cooled cookies.
12. Sprinkle the tops lightly with nutmeg before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat eggnog for the richest flavor and softest texture.
Do not frost the cookies until they are completely cool, or the frosting may melt.
For cleaner frosting swirls, chill the frosting for 10 minutes before piping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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