Description
Festive holiday magic comes alive with these melt-in-your-mouth eggnog sugar cookies that blend rich, creamy notes with classic Christmas cheer. Delicate spices and smooth eggnog create a delightful treat sure to spark seasonal joy when shared with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 grams / 13.2 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams / 10.6 ounces) granulated sugar
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) eggnog
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams / 4.2 ounces) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon rum extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure easy cookie release.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Integrate eggs one at a time, blending fully after each addition to create a uniform texture. Pour in eggnog and vanilla extract, mixing until the liquid is completely incorporated.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using low-speed mixing to prevent overworking the dough, which could result in tough cookies.
- Portion the dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, placing rounded mounds approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while maintaining soft centers, which will continue to set as the cookies cool.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Finish by gently dusting the cooled cookies with powdered sugar, creating an elegant and festive appearance.
Notes
- For ultra-soft cookies, ensure butter is at room temperature before creaming to create a smoother, more even texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain a perfect round shape.
- Measure flour precisely using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense, dry cookies that crumble easily.
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting nutmeg and cinnamon amounts to match your flavor preference, creating a personalized holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg