Easy Eggnog Cookies
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If you love eggnog, then you must try these easy eggnog cookies. Soft and chewy and just the perfect amount of spice.
If you’re looking for Christmas cookie recipes that are perfect for your holiday cookie trays, then you’ll love these delicious eggnog cookies. Even if you don’t like to drink eggnog, these yummy cookies will become your new favorite holiday treat!
They’re the perfect easy dessert for your holiday table or bake sale.
Ingredient Notes
Make sure to check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
- Flour: I use all-purpose flour for these cookies.
- Eggnog: You can use store-bought or homemade eggnog. It’s a great way to use up leftover eggnog.
- Egg Yolks: Using just the yolks instead of the whole eggs makes these cookies chewier.
- Butter: I use salted butter to add a rich, buttery flavor and moistness to these cookies. If you want to use unsalted butter, then I’d suggest adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the recipe.
- Sugar: Both white and brown sugar are used to sweeten the cookies and create a rich flavor.
- Spices: Nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla help to bring the warm holiday flavor to these cookies.
How To Make Easy Eggnog Cookies
Preheat your oven to 300°F, and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon and stir together until well combined. Then, set the dry ingredients aside.
In a large bowl or in your stand mixer bowl, beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until it’s light and fluffy.
Add the eggnog, egg yolks, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
Slowly add in the dry ingredients, mixing until they’re just combined.
Drop the cookie dough by the spoonful onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Sprinkle some ground nutmeg over the top of the cookies and bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
Storage
Let the cookies cool completely, and then store them in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
How To Freeze Eggnog Cookies
To freeze these cookies, let them cool completely. Then, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover. Then, place them in your freezer for a few hours or overnight until the cookies are frozen.
Remove from the freezer and package in an airtight container or freezer bags. Store in the freezer for up to one month.
When you’re ready to use the cookies, remove the package and thaw them in your fridge.
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Easy Eggnog Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F, and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon and stir together until well combined. Then, set the dry ingredients aside.
- In a large bowl or in your stand mixer bowl, beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add the eggnog, egg yolks, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients, mixing until they’re just combined.
- Drop the cookie dough by the spoonful onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle some ground nutmeg over the top of the cookies and bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
Nutrition
These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.
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Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.
