Frosted Eggnog Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Deliciously soft Frosted Eggnog Cookies are a favorite whether you are a fan of the 'nog or not. These easy cookies are flavored with rum extract and spiced with a little nutmeg for a unique holiday cookie that is sure to be a hit with everybody!

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

Cookies

¾ cup salted butter, softened (170g)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
½ cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon rum extract
½ cup eggnog
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (313g)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Frosting

6 Tablespoons salted butter, softened (85g)
3 Tablespoons eggnog
¼ teaspoon rum extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
Nutmeg for decorating

Instructions

Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl for 2-3 minutes until creamy and light.
Add the egg yolks, vanilla, and rum extracts, then beat again. Stop and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl then add the eggnog and mix again.
Add the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then mix until combined, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl again.
Use a small cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a couple inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set so they stay nice and soft, but they shouldn't brown much around the edges. Cool completely.

Frosting

In a large bowl, beat the butter, eggnog, run extract, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar together until creamy and light, about 2-3 minutes. Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
Frost the cookies with a knife or by transferring the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Sprinkle with additional grated nutmeg before serving.

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