Yield
12 cookies
Time
30 minutes
These eggnog cookies are a must-make for the holiday season! They're soft and chewy with a delicious glaze and just the right amount of spice and eggnog flavor.
Eggnog Cookies ‣ 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour ‣ 1 teaspoon baking soda ‣ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ‣ 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg ‣ 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves ‣ 3/4 cup salted butter, softened ‣ 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided ‣ 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed ‣ 1 medium egg ‣ 1/4 cup eggnog, do not use low fat ‣ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ‣ 1/2 teaspoon rum extract Eggnog Icing ‣ 1 cup powdered sugar ‣ 2 tablespoon eggnog ‣ 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg ‣ 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
Kick things off by whisking together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set this bowl aside for now.
2
Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), cream together the butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy.
3
Drop mixer speed to low and blend in the egg, eggnog, and the vanilla and rum extracts.
4
Add the dry ingredients to the batter, then mix until a firm dough forms.
5
Add the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar to a small bowl. Use a cookie scoop to scoop up some dough, roll it into a ball, then coat it in the sugar. Once done, send them off to bake!