Description
Delight in the warm flavors of the holidays with these creamy eggnog snickerdoodles rolled in spiced sugar, perfect for family gatherings and creating cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/2 cup eggnog (rich and creamy, or non-dairy option)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened, or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (for rolling)
- Pinch of allspice (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, eggnog, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and spices. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for rolling.
- Form small dough balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and roll in the spiced sugar until coated.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spaced a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an added touch, sprinkle a tiny bit of flaky sea salt on top of cookies as they come out of the oven for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday baking, eggnog, snickerdoodles, festive treats