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    Eggnog Cookies

    Published: Dated: January 12, 2021 Modified: Last Modified: January 12, 2021 Christine Galvani Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These eggnog cookies are chewy, soft, cakey cookies that taste just like a cup of eggnog. Perfect for the holidays!

    What could be better than a cookie that transforms your favorite holiday beverage into a delicious handheld treat!  Gluten-free option!

    stack of eggnog cookies

    These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings!  Need to use up some leftover eggnog? 

    The cookies are mixed in one bowl.  Simple ingredients. No electric mixer is needed.

    Ingredients:

    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • Egg yolk
    • Eggnog
    • Vanilla extract
    • Flour
    • Salt
    • Baking powder
    • Nutmeg

     

    ingredients for eggnog cookies on counter.

    How to make eggnog cookies:

    1. Gather and measure the ingredients.
    2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    3. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or use Silpat liners.
    4. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg.  Whisk to combine and set aside.
    5. Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.  Set aside. This will be used to roll cookie dough balls in later.
    6. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, 3/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, eggnog, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
    7. Add the flour mixture to the large mixing bowl.  Stir to combine.
    8. Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop to measure out the cookie dough.
    9. Roll the dough in balls and coat with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
    10. Arrange the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheets.
    11. Bake until the cookies are set at the edges and just slightly doughy in the center, about 15 minutes.  Rotate the baking trays halfway through the baking time.
    12. Cool the cookies on the trays and then transfer them to cooling racks.
    13. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

     

    eggnog cookies step by step directions

     

    eggnog cookies step by step directions

    Recipe Tips:

    • Start with room temperature ingredients.
    • For gluten-free cookies, replace flour with gluten-free 1:1 flour.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Cookie Recipes:

    • Snowball Cookies
    • Italian Cookies
    • Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Italian Biscotti
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    Eggnog Cookies
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    15 mins
     

    These eggnog cookies are chewy, soft, cakey cookies that taste just like a cup of eggnog. Perfect for the holidays! What could be better than a cookie that transforms your favorite holiday beverage into a delicious handheld treat!  Gluten-free option!

    Course: Cookie, Cookies, Dessert, gluten-free, holidays, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Cookies, Dessert
    Servings: 14
    Calories: 146 kcal
    Author: Christine Galvani
    Ingredients
    • 6 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
    • 1 cup sugar, divided (1/4 cup and 3/4 cup)
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 2 tbsp eggnog
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour for gluten-free cookies).
    • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    Instructions
    1. Gather and measure the ingredients.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or use Silpat liners.In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg.  Whisk to combine and set aside.Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.  Set aside. This will be used to roll cookie dough balls in later.In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, 3/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, eggnog, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.Add the flour mixture to the large mixing bowl.  Stir to combine.Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop to measure out the cookie dough.Roll the dough in balls and coat with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.Arrange the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheets.Bake until the cookies are set at the edges and just slightly doughy in the center, about 15 minutes.  Rotate the baking trays halfway through the baking time.Cool the cookies on the trays and then transfer them to cooling racks.Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

       

    2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

    3. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or use Silpat liners.

    4. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg.  Whisk to combine and set aside

    5. Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.  Set aside. This will used later to roll cookie balls in later.

    6. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, 3/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, eggnog, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.

    7. Add the flour mixture to the large mixing bowl.  Stir to combine

    8. Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop to measure out the cookie dough.

    9. Roll the dough in balls and coat with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.

    10. Arrange the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheets.

    11. Bake until the cookies are set at the edges and just slightly doughy in the center, about 15 minutes.  Rotate the baking trays halfway through the baking time

    12. Cool the cookies on the trays and then transfer them to cooling racks.

    13. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition Facts
    Eggnog Cookies
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 146 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Cholesterol 28mg9%
    Sodium 44mg2%
    Potassium 23mg1%
    Carbohydrates 23g8%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 173IU3%
    Calcium 11mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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