Cinnamon Eggnog Christmas Cookies Recipe
These Cinnamon Eggnog Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with the richness of eggnog. Soft, chewy, and perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Sprinkling:
- Cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggnog, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle cooled cookies with an eggnog glaze made from powdered sugar and a splash of eggnog.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
