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The Most Delicious Eggnog Cookies
I’m all about Christmas cookies; what I’m not about are cookies that take forever to make.
Especially during the holiday season.
Who has time to be baking all day long?
Not me, and honestly, I prefer to be snuggled under a blanket watching Christmas movies with my girls.
Oh, and eating those delicious cookies, of course.
These delicious eggnog cookies are an easy recipe that doesn’t take long and gives you plenty of time to enjoy them while spending time with the family!
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That’s why I’m all about delicious cookie recipes that are also easy yet delicious.
This eggnog cookies recipe will not only have you licking your fingers but will have you enjoying these cookies just in time for the next holiday event!
Especially if you’re looking for the perfect cookie recipe to take to your next cookie holiday party! It’s a win-win!
Easy Christmas cookie recipe that everyone will love and is super easy to make.
Ingredients Needed For Eggnog Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups of sugar
- 3/4 cup of salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup of eggnog
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 2 egg yolks (large)
How To Make Christmas Eggnog Cookies
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
- Cream the sugar and butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks beating at medium speed until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Beat at low speed just until blended.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, measure the dough out and drop them by teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Leave 1 inch between each cookie.
- Sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 23-25 minutes. (Or until bottoms turn light brown.)
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Leave the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
This recipe is so delicious that even Santa Clause will agree.
Perfect for making during the holidays for parties and baking cookies with your family.
Create family memories this holiday season with your family, and use this easy recipe to bake a batch with your kiddos!
These memories will be the ones they will cherish for years to come.
Plus, they will make you the hit of any holiday party! Who doesn’t love a good eggnog recipe? Okay, I’ll admit, I’m not a fan of eggnog, but I’m a fan of these cookies!
The flavors are perfect and go so well with a nice hot chocolate!
So, make sure to check out my easy crockpot hot cocoa recipe!
Yield: 16
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Easy and delicious Eggnog Cookie Recipe that are easy to make and perfect for Christmas cookie parties!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups of sugar
- 3/4 cup of salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup of eggnog
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 2 egg yolks (large)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Line cookies sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg together in a small bowl.
- Using an electric mixer cream the sugar and butter together in a large bowl.
- Add the eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks beating at medium speed until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Beat at low speed just until blended.
- Using a small ice cream scoop measure the dough out and drop them by teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Leaving 1 inch between each cookie.
- Sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 20-23 minutes. (Or until bottoms turn light brown.)
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Leave the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can also bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.
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*Originally published November 2018*
