Eggnog is the holiday's signature drink. An Eggnog drink contains warm spices such as nutmeg and some alcoholic ingredients such as rum. These soft and velvety Eggnog Cookies taste like a glass of Eggnog loaded with warm spices and a touch of rum.
Eggnog is the holiday's signature drink. An Eggnog drink contains warm spices such as nutmeg and some alcoholic ingredients such as rum. These soft and velvety Eggnog Cookies taste like a glass of Eggnog loaded with warm spices and a touch of rum.Eggnog
About These Eggnog Cookies
- This recipe has a well-balanced spice flavor, just enough to indicate that warm spice taste. The main spice in these cookies is nutmeg, along with a touch of cinnamon and clove.
- I am using one tablespoon of rum in this recipe; however, you can substitute it with bourbon. The alcohol used in this recipe is very subtle and brings up that splash of alcohol flavor.
- This recipe calls for two egg yolks contributing to that soft and velvety texture.
- One other ingredient that is important in this recipe is brown sugar. Brown sugar contains a good amount of molasses which apart from its warm flavor, makes the baked goods very moist.
- Let's not forget about the eggnog. Eggnog is the main ingredient in this recipe to bring flavor and moisture to these cookies. Be sure to use regular eggnog and not low-fat.
- These Eggnog Cookies have a very velvety, soft, and chewy texture and freeze very well in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- You can top the cookies with an eggnog frosting or, just like these cookies, drizzle them with some melted chocolate.
- One amazing fact about this recipe is that the dough does not need to chill, and this will save you some time.
How To Make These Cookies
- We start by creaming the soft butter with two sugars, and take your time with this step and beat these ingredients for a good 3-5 minutes. The mixture should look light and fluffy.
- Next add in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, rum, or bourbon, and mix well.
- The liquidity for this recipe is coming from Eggnog. Now add in the Eggnog and mix until all blended.
- In a separate bowl whisk all the dry ingredients, switch to a rubber spatula add them to the butter mixture in two batches.
- This Eggnog Cookies dough does not need to chill, so scoop the dough into the shapes of a large walnut and place them on the lined baking sheets, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to change to golden color.
- Melt half a cup of milk chocolate and drizzle over the cool cookies.
See more Eggnog recipes; Eggnog Loaf
📖 Recipe
Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog is the holiday's signature drink. An Eggnog drink contains warm spices such as nutmeg and some alcoholic ingredients such as rum. These soft and velvety Eggnog Cookies taste like a glass of Eggnog loaded with warm spices and a touch of rum.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour, Spooned and leveled
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Clove
- ¾ cup Butter, Room temperature
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Light brown sugar, Packed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Rum
- 2 Egg yolks, Room temperature
- ½ cup Eggnog, Regular and room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift all the dry ingredients, and set aside.2 cups All-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon Salt, 2 teaspoon Baking powder, 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Clove
- Start beating the foftened butter with two sugars for a good 5 minutes until light and fluffy.¾ cup Butter, ½ cup Granulated sugar, ½ cup Light brown sugar
- Add in the yolks, vanilla extract, and rum and mix well.1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon Rum, 2 Egg yolks
- Next, add the eggnog and mix. Switch to a rubber spatula and gently fold in the dry ingredients just until there is no trace of flour is seen.½ cup Eggnog
- Using an ice cream scoop make small balls of dough, the size of a large walnut. Place them on the lined baking sheets. Leave at least 2 inch of space between them.
- Bake them for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. Let them cool down on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool down compeletly.
- For the topping, melt half a cup of milk chocolate, and using a small spoon drizzle it over the cool cokies.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Farnaz Marandi says
It’s soft cookie with soothing flavours. We all loved it . Thanks Arezoo for sharing your recipes 👏❤️
Arezou Bahador says
Oh, that's great, I liked these cookies too. Thank you so much Farnaz.
Ashley says
It was my first time baking with eggnog, and I really loved this recipe. these cookies are divine.
Arezou Bahador says
Yes, Ashley, Eggnog is a delicious ingredient. I am happy you liked this recipe.