Tasty Christmas Eggnog Cookies
Get into the holiday spirit with these soft and flavorful Christmas Eggnog Cookies, blending the delightful flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
For Dusting
- Powdered sugar For dusting before serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs, eggnog, vanilla extract, and optional rum extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each mound.
Baking
- Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges turn lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Finishing
- Dust the tops with powdered sugar once completely cooled.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Consider freezing for longer storage.