Description
Eggnog Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining the cozy flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon in a soft, buttery cookie that embodies the essence of your favorite holiday drink. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting snack on chilly winter afternoons, these delightful cookies are easy to make and sure to impress. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a batch of warm, delicious cookies that will quickly become a cherished recipe in your baking collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in eggnog; scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg