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The Best Eggnog Cookies Recipe

Welcome to a delightful holiday treat recipe! If you’re a fan of traditional holiday flavors, you’ll love theseEggnog Cookies. With their soft, cakey texture and rich eggnog glaze, these cookies are the perfect addition to your Christmas celebrations. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is a must-try for cookie lovers everywhere.

Ingredients

  • Optional Additions:Add a sprinkle of nutmeg or a touch of rum extract for a flavor twist.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the eggnog, followed by the dry ingredients. Continue until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Use a medium cookie scoop to form 2-tablespoon-sized dough balls.
  6. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each with the bottom of a glass sprayed with non-stick spray to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  7. Whisk powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set for 15 minutes. Cookies can be stacked after one hour.

Notes

Use fresh spices:Grate nutmeg fresh for the best flavor.
Don’t overmix:Mixing too much can make the cookies dense.
Measure flour correctly:Spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off to avoid adding too much.