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Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Frosting and Spiced Topping Recipe

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These Eggnog Cookies capture the rich, creamy flavor of traditional eggnog in a soft, cakey holiday cookie. Perfectly spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, these cookies are topped with a luscious eggnog frosting and a dusting of spices, making them a festive addition to any holiday cookie exchange or seasonal treat platter.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Eggnog
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Eggnog Frosting

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup Eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, providing a creamy base for the dough.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and eggnog into the creamed butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
  5. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms, ready to be shaped into cookies.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press each cookie gently with the back of a drinking glass to flatten them to about 1/4 inch thickness. Lightly grease the glass if sticking occurs.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
  8. Cool: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
  9. Prepare Eggnog Frosting: In a bowl, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until a smooth, spreadable frosting forms.
  10. Frost Cookies: Spread the eggnog frosting evenly over the cooled cookies.
  11. Add Spiced Topping: Mix the nutmeg and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the frosted cookies to enhance flavor and add a festive touch.

Notes

  • For a stronger eggnog flavor, use rich, high-quality eggnog or make your own homemade version.
  • Pressing the cookies with a glass helps them bake evenly and maintain a uniform thickness.
  • If the frosting is too stiff, add a little more eggnog, one teaspoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Make sure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/eggnog-cookies-with-eggnog-frosting-and-spiced-topping-recipe/