These Eggnog Cookies are soft, chewy and full of cinnamon and spice flavor. This eggnog cookie recipe will be a huge hit at your holiday parties or cookie exchanges! These cookies are a staple here at my house around the holidays.
Eggnog Cookies Recipe
If you love the flavor of eggnog we have plenty of recipes for you! Try our Eggnog Pancakes, Eggnog Bread with Rum Glaze, Eggnog Fudge, Eggnog Cake Balls and Eggnog Pie. If eggnog drinks are more your speed try our Eggnog Latte, Amaretto Eggnog Cocktail or our White Russian Eggnog. And truth be told, people that aren’t usually big fans of the drink by itself, usually enjoy these desserts and drinks. There are so many fun ways to use Eggnog!
Yes, we are actually going to be using Eggnog in this recipe. You can use any brand you like (there are so many now!) You can also make you own homemade eggnog with our Eggnog Recipe.
What You’ll Need
- Eggnog– Any brand will work or make your own Eggnog.
- Spices– You’ll use cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Flour– All-purpose flour is needed for this recipe.
- Baking powder– This will help your cookies rise.
- Sugar– This recipe uses granulated sugar.
- Butter– You’ll use room temperature unsalted butter.
- Vanilla– Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
- Salt– Salt will balance the sweetness of the cookie.
- Eggs– You’ll need 1 large egg.
- Frosting– This is optional and you can use our buttercream frosting recipe below.
How to Make Eggnog Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookies sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves together in a small bowl.
- Using an electric mixer cream the sugar and butter together in a large bowl.
- Add the eggnog, vanilla, and egg beating at medium speed until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Beat at low speed just until combined.
- Create 2 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough. Gently roll into a ball, then roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and slightly press down.
- Leave 1 inch between each cookie.
- Sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. (Or until bottoms turn light brown.)
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Leave the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Frosting
These cookies are delicious just the way they are, but we also have an option for you to frost them with our Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. You really can’t go wrong with either way!
How To Store Eggnog Cookies
Keep your eggnog cookies in an airtight container. It’s best to store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can you Freeze Eggnog Cookies?
Yes, you can freeze these cookies. To do so, be sure to put them in an airtight container or freezer bag with layers of parchment paper in between or they will stick together.
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Eggnog Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookies sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves together in a small bowl.
- Using an electric mixer cream the sugar and butter together in a large bowl.
- Add the eggnog, vanilla, and egg beating at medium speed until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Beat at low speed just until blended.
- Create 2 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough. Gently roll into a ball, then roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and slightly press down.
- Leave 1 inch between each cookie.
- Sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. (Or until bottoms turn light brown.)
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Leave the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
- When cookies are cool, frost them with the buttercream frosting if desired and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top of the frosting.
- Serve and enjoy!
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