Description
Every December, my kitchen smells like nutmeg and joy—and it’s all thanks to these soft, spiced eggnog cookies. They were my mother’s favorite, and now they’ve become mine. Topped with a rich eggnog frosting and kissed with holiday cheer, these cookies bring warmth to even the chilliest nights. Share them with loved ones or keep a few for yourself—they’re too good to resist.
Ingredients
Eggnog Cookies:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp rum extract (up to 1 tsp if desired)
⅓ cup eggnog
Eggnog Frosting:
⅔ cup unsalted butter (salted is fine; omit added salt)
3–4 cups powdered sugar
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp rum extract
¼ tsp salt
3–5 tbsp eggnog
1–2 tbsp cornstarch (if frosting needs thickening)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
In a bowl, mix flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg yolks, extracts, and eggnog. Mix well.
Gradually add dry ingredients until dough forms.
Scoop onto baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes. Let cool.
For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add sugar, nutmeg, extracts, and eggnog. Adjust with cornstarch if needed.
Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 190 per cookie
- Sugar: 16g per cookie
- Fat: 9g per cookie
- Carbohydrates: 26g per cookie
- Protein: 2g per cookie