Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog Cookie cookies are one of the easiest ways to bring that warm holiday eggnog flavor into your baking lineup. These cookies are perfect for every ‘nog lover out there. And they come together easily while filling your house with the homey smell of fresh baked goodies.
These eggnog cookies taste like a cross between a soft sugar cookie and a sip of eggnog—sweet, lightly spiced, and super cozy. The vanilla frosting adds a creamy finish that makes the eggnog flavor stand out even more.
Love Eggnog?
If you’re an eggnog fan, these cookies land right in your sweet spot. They’re also a smart way to use up extra eggnog in the fridge, especially when you’ve bought a big container for holiday get-togethers.
Other Tasty Eggnog Recipes
If you want more ways to bake with eggnog this season, try my classic old-fashioned eggnog pie. Or try these eggnog cheesecake bars, or even this gorgeous eggnog bundt cake. They all use simple ingredients and keep that same cozy flavor going.
If you LOVE eggnog and you want to make it at home try this easy homemade cooked eggnog. You can make it boozy or keep it alcohol free, either version is tasty!!
What You Need To Make Eggnog Cookies
A quick shopping list keeps things simple and makes holiday baking feel more organized instead of hectic. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Butter
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- Eggnog
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla frosting, you can use homemade or premade frosting, whatever you like works for you
How To Store Eggnog Cookies
Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or refrigerate them if you want them to stay fresh longer. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to two months and frost after thawing for the best texture.
Eggnog Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
For the Frosting
- 1 can vanilla frosting
- Cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, eggnog, and eggs, and mix until smooth and creamy
- In a separate bowl combine the flour baking soda salt cinnamon and nutmeg
- Add the dry ingredients to the mixer a little at a time mixing between additions
- Scrape down the sides and mix on medium speed until well blended
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper
- Scoop the dough onto the sheets using a cookie scoop
- Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool
- When cool frost with vanilla frosting and sprinkle with cinnamon
- Serve and enjoy
