Eggnog Cookies
Servings 30 servings (may vary)
Calories 128kcal
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg plus additional for dusting tops
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large whole egg plus one large egg yolk
- 3/4 cup prepared eggnog (full fat)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp pure almond extract
- Eggnog Icing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp eggnog plus additional as needed to thin
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (2 baking sheets). Set aside.
- Cookie Dough: In a medium size mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
- Using an electric mixer in a large bowl cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, and almond extract, whole egg plus egg yolk, and eggnog. Beat on medium speed until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl periodically.
- Using a medium cookie scoop divide the cookie dough into approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter. Drop on the prepared baking sheets at least 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges. Leave to cool on the cookie sheet for 3 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Eggnog Frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, vanilla and salt until smooth. (It will be slightly runny). Dip or drizzle cooled cookies while on cooling rack. Dust tops with additional cinnamon or nutmeg after glazing, if desired.
- Allow cookies to stand until the icing is set then enjoy with milk, warm cider, hot tea or coffee!
Notes
- Flavorings: You can experiment with flavorings. I would recommend using the vanilla but you could use 1 teaspoon of rum extract, butter extract or brandy extract in place of the almond extract.
- Spices: If you like a spicier eggnog flavor use freshly grated nutmeg. You could also increase the amount, although use caution so it doesn't overpower.
- Cloves: You can also experiment using ground cloves in place of allspice in the cookie dough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg