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Eggnog cookies on a plate with cinnamon sticks and a glass of eggnog in the background.

Eggnog Cookies

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 175kcal
Soft holiday cookies flavored with eggnog cinnamon and nutmeg then topped with creamy vanilla frosting for the perfect festive treat.
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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
    Butter, sugar, eggs, and other wet ingredients in a bowl ready to be mixed.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour baking soda salt cinnamon and nutmeg
    Eggnog cookie dough topped with cinnamon and dry ingredients before mixing.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the mixer a little at a time mixing between additions
    Fully mixed eggnog cookie dough in a glass bowl.
  • 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
    Frosted eggnog cookies cooling on a wire rack with cinnamon sprinkled on top.
  • When cool frost with vanilla frosting and sprinkle with cinnamon
    Three frosted eggnog cookies on a white plate topped with cinnamon.
  • Serve and enjoy
    Eggnog cookies arranged on a rack and plate with cinnamon sticks scattered around.

Notes

These cookies stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg