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    Easy Eggnog Cookies Recipe

    Published: Mar 2, 2023 · by Radwa.

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    I LOVE eggnog! I usually use it to make holiday desserts, such as these eggnog cookies, which I love sooo much.

    These eggnog cookies are soft and flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg.

    A plate full of soft eggnog cookies.

    Eggnog Cookies Recipe

    This eggnog cookie recipe is one of my favourite in Christmas. It is easy to make and is always a big hit at holiday parties.

    My eggnog cookies are so flavorful and not overly sweet. Also, I drizzled them with a little bit of white chocolate to make them look even more beautiful. The taste and texture are SUPERB!

    I like serving these soft cookies with white chocolate latte, Korean strawberry milk or date shake.

    Eggnog cookies in a plate.

    You'll Need

    Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    • Eggnog: I use store bought eggnog.
    • Flour: I use all purpose flour.
    • Baking powder: A raising agent.
    • Granulated sugar: To keep the cookies soft and moist and sweeten them.
    • Light brown sugar: To give the cookies a lovely color, tastey flavor and to keep them moist.
    • Spices: I use ground cinnamon and Nutmeg.
    • Butter: I prefer unsalted butter.
    • Egg: A binding agent.
    • White chocolate: For topping.

    How To Make Eggnog Cookies?

    Steps of making the recipe with photos.

    First Step - Preparations: Preheat the oven to 190C/374F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Second Step - Cream the butter: In large mixing bowl, whisk butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using the electric mixer until combined.

    Third Step - Mix in the wet ingredients: Mix in the egg. Add the eggnog to the butter mixture, whisk.

    Fourth Step - Stir in the dry ingredients: Stir in flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until incorporated.

    Fifth step - Shape the cookies: Use a cookie scoop to scoop up about a tablespoon of the batter. Roll it between your wet hands then put onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the batter finishes.

    Sixth Step- Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until light golden brown then let the cookies cool down completely on a wire rack.

    Seventh Step - Making the Topping: Microwave the white chocolate for 40 seconds then put it in a piping bag. Drizzle the cooled cookies with the melted white chocolate and sprinkle some ground cinnamon on the top.

    Melt in your mouth eggnog cookies.

    Top Tips!

    • For best results, measure the flour correctly.
    • The cookies will come out of the oven very soft, make sure to let them cool for 10-20 minutes before moving them from the baking sheet.
    • Use a small cookie scoop to make all the cookies the same size to cook equally.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the fridge for 4-5 days.

    Other Topping Alternatives

    Eggnog Buttercream: Use the electric whisk for mixing 2 cups of icing sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of eggnog.

    Ground Cinnamon and Sugar Mixture: If you like snickerdoodle cookies, you will defiantly like using this topping.

    Eggnog Frosting: Combine 1.5 cups of icing sugar with 4 tablespoon of eggnog.

    Ground nutmeg: You can top these cookies with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

    Eggnog cookies in a gift basket.

    More Cookie Recipes

    • Golden Syrup Cookies
    • Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Butter Crunch Cookies
    • Easy Sweet Potato Cookies
    • Butter Crunch Cookies With Corn flakes

    More Eggnog Recipes

    • Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe
    • Eggnog Bundt Cake
    • Eggnog cake with eggnog buttercream

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    Recipe Card

    Eggnog cookies.
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    5 from 4 votes

    Eggnog Cookies Recipe

    These eggnog cookies are soft, delicious and flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for holiday parties.
    Course Baking
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 30 servings
    Calories 117kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Cookie scoop

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup eggnog
    • 2 cups plain flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¾ cup butter , at-room temperature
    • 1 egg

    Toppings

    • 100 g white chocolate
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preparations: Line a 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F.
    • In a mixing bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, and granulated sugar until combined then mix in the egg.
      ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, ¾ cup butter, 1 egg
    • Add the eggnog to the mixture, whisk. Then, stir in the flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg.
      ½ cup eggnog, 2 cups plain flour, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • Now, wet your hands with some water and scoop up a tablespoon of the batter. Roll it between your wet hands then put onto the baking sheet. Repeat until all the batter finishes.
    • Bake for about 15 minutes then let the cookies cool down completely.

    Making the Topping

    • Microwave the white chocolate for 30-40 seconds then put it in a piping bag and drizzle the cookies then sprinkle some ground cinnamon on the top.
      100 g white chocolate, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Notes

    • The cookies will come out of the oven very soft, make sure to let them cool for 10-20 minutes before moving them from the baking sheet.
    • Use a small cookie scoop to make all the cookies the same size to cook equally.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Liby says

      March 02, 2023 at 12:49 am

      5 stars
      I don't have an electric mixer. However, I used a regular mixer, and the cookies turned out well.

      Reply
    2. Irving says

      March 02, 2023 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      Can I make the cookie dough and freeze it ahead of time?

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        March 02, 2023 at 12:46 am

        You can keep the cookie dough in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 12-24 hours before baking.

        Reply
    3. Tina says

      March 02, 2023 at 12:42 am

      5 stars
      The best recipe I’ve ever made! the cookies are soft & chewy and very delicious.

      Reply
    5 from 4 votes (1 rating without comment)

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