Eggnog Cookies
Delightful and soft cookies flavored with the festive warmth of eggnog and spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dairy or non-dairy eggnog
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for decoration, optional)
- to taste extra nutmeg or cinnamon for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, stirring in the eggnog until the dough comes together.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underdone.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar and extra nutmeg or cinnamon if desired.
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Notes
For an indulgent dessert, serve cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.