Description
Festive holiday baking reaches new heights with these irresistible frosted eggnog cookies that deliver classic Christmas cheer in every delectable bite. Creamy spiced frosting crowns buttery cookies, promising a delightful treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1 large egg
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting and Topping:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp eggnog
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and eggnog into the butter mixture, blending until fully integrated and creating a cohesive wet mixture.
- Sift together flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a separate bowl to ensure even spice distribution and prevent clumping.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft cookie dough forms without overmixing.
- Add vanilla extract and mix briefly to distribute the aromatic flavor throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookie edges turn slightly golden and centers appear set but soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved.
- Generously drizzle the eggnog glaze over cooled cookies, allowing excess to gently cascade down the sides.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of ground nutmeg over the frosted cookies for a festive and aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend to create a celiac-friendly version of these delightful holiday treats.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie cookie option.
- Experiment with dairy-free eggnog and plant-based butter to make the recipe vegan-friendly without sacrificing rich, festive flavors.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create perfectly shaped, uniform cookies with crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg