Description
Quick and easy Eggnog Cookies that deliver soft, tender texture with warm, festive spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. These alcohol-free cookies capture the creamy richness of eggnog in every bite, perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients & Sugars
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup eggnog
Optional for Serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Egg, Vanilla, and Eggnog: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract first, followed by the eggnog, to add moisture and creamy flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to ensure softness.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Optional Dusting: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired for a festive finish.
Notes
- Measure flour properly by spooning into the measuring cup and leveling it to avoid dense cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone to keep them soft.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies if desired.
- Adjust nutmeg and cinnamon amounts to suit your holiday spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Eggnog, Holiday Cookies, Festive Cookies, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Soft Cookies, Holiday Baking, Christmas Treats
