Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Frosting Recipe
These Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Frosting are a festive holiday treat combining the classic flavors of creamy eggnog and sweet spices in a soft, buttery cookie base topped with a rich eggnog-infused frosting. Perfect for parties or cozy winter gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Eggnog Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp eggnog
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined. This ensures the spices are evenly distributed.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, usually about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Flavors: Beat in the egg, eggnog, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth cookie dough.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form Cookies and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Eggnog Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with eggnog, mixing until you reach a smooth and spreadable consistency. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Frost Cookies: Once cookies are completely cool, spread the eggnog frosting over each cookie. Sprinkle with a pinch of ground nutmeg for garnish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the frosting set for about 15 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute eggnog with a plant-based eggnog alternative.
- Make sure cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Add a teaspoon of rum extract to the frosting for an adult twist.
- If desired, dust extra nutmeg on frosted cookies just before serving for added festive aroma.
Keywords: Eggnog cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, eggnog frosting, festive cookies, soft cookies, spiced cookies
