Eggnog Cookies
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These eggnog cookies are the thick and cakey. They have the perfect eggnog glaze on them and a dusting of cinnamon. There’s a warm, eggnog flavor in every bite.
Who loves eggnog? I’m like the ultimate eggnog lover and so I included eggnog cookies in my Christmas recipe collection this year. I’m not crazy about milk, this is true, but you can pour me a tall glass of eggnog anytime. I haven’t tried making it from scratch surprisingly. I’m going to be putting that on my to do list for the blog next year.
So, we’re just a day or two away from Christmas now. I just went to the oral surgeon and had another back tooth pulled out of my head. It ended up being more extensive than expected so I’m hoping I will be able to open my mouth to enjoy our Christmas feast. I can bake my heart out and do a pretty good job at it. My cooking though, it doesn’t hold a candle to my mama’s. To top off some of my mom’s amazing cooking, it’s ham that she’s serving. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Anyone else a ham fanatic?
These cookies are the thick, cakey kind. They have the perfect eggnog glaze on them and a dusting of cinnamon. The glaze really helps amp up the eggnog flavor, so don’t forget to add it or get lazy on me. It’s hard to incorporate enough eggnog into the dough itself.
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Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons eggnog
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, add in the 1 cup butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. It will take about 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add in the 3/4 cup eggnog and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add in the1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 large egg. Mix until incorporated.
- Add in the 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon saltBeat until the flour is just incorporated.
- Scoop out the cookie dough using a large cookie scoop.
- Place in the oven and bake for 11 – 14 minutes until done. The edges will be golden brown.
- Place on a cooling rack and let cool before adding the glaze.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons eggnog and 3/4 cup powdered sugar.
- Spoon the glaze onto the cooled cookies.
- Before the glaze dries, lightly dust with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. I place a very small amount of cinnamon into a small strainer and give it a tap over each cookie. Be sure to hold it high above the cookies to give it a spread out dusted look.
Notes
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
There are two kind of people in the world. People that love eggnog or hate it? Which one are you?
I want to make these for New Year’s, but I’m confused about the flout amount. It says 3+12 cups. I know it’s a typo but can’t figure it out. They look so good! Thanks!
Oh no! I missed the “/” it’s 3 and 1/2 cups. It’s fixed now! I hope you love them! 😀