Frosted Eggnog Cookies
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!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened (170g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (313g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter softened (85g)
- 3 Tablespoons eggnog
- 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/4 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.3/4 cup salted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 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.2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, 1/2 cup eggnog
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then mix until combined, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl again.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 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, rum 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.6 Tablespoons salted butter, 3 Tablespoons eggnog, 1/4 teaspoon rum extract, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups powdered sugar
- 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.Nutmeg
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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