Description
Eggnog Cookies with Creamy Eggnog Frosting are a delightful holiday treat, capturing the essence of the season in every bite. Soft and buttery, these cookies are infused with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, making them a perfect addition to any festive gathering or cozy movie night. Topped with a luscious creamy frosting, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on your dessert table. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these cookies will become a new holiday favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp whole milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggnog and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely on wire racks before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg