Description
Delight in the warm flavors of the holiday season with these soft and chewy Eggnog Cookies, enriched with nutmeg and spices, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the eggnog and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack and dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and eggnog with a mixture of almond milk, vanilla, and nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: eggnog cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats