Festive and delicious Eggnog Cookies are soft and chewy and topped with a luscious eggnog frosting! Easy to make, with no chill time required, these cookies are sure to become a new holiday favorite in your home!
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Eggnog Cookie Recipe
These Eggnog Cookies are soft and chewy with a slightly crispy exterior and are bursting with holiday flavor! They look so festive on a holiday cookie tray and are perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or serving at festive gatherings during the holiday season.
This easy eggnog cookie recipe is made with a rich and flavorful mix of brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and – of course – eggnog! These holiday cookies are topped with a deliciously decadent eggnog frosting and are the ultimate treat for your holiday celebrations.
I used my homemade eggnog to infuse the cookies and frosting with it’s delicious, creamy, spiced flavor but you can absolutely use store bought eggnog if you prefer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Eggnog Cookies are perfect for holiday parties, cozy family gatherings, or simply as a treat to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee on a cold winter’s day. These Eggnog Cookies are going to be your new holiday favorite!
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- Festive Flavors: Each cookie bursts with the classic flavors of eggnog, nutmeg and cinnamon – they taste just like a holiday cookie should!
- Perfect Texture: The perfect balance of a soft, chewy interior and a slightly crisp exterior make these cookies a delightful symphony of texture.
- Two-for-One: You can’t beat the eggnog flavor in the cookie AND the frosting! It packs a serious eggnog flavor punch!
How To Make Eggnog Cookies
The recipe is straightforward and fun to make and doesn’t require any chilling which makes them quick and easy too! Let’s take a quick look at how to make eggnog cookies and, as always, you can find the full, printable recipe card at the end of this post.
For the Eggnog Cookies
For the Eggnog Frosting
Storage Information
Storage. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freezing. Baked cookies should be transferred to a freezer safe, airtight container and frozen for up to 3 months. Likewise, to freeze cookie dough, prepare the dough, scoop and roll into balls, flash freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet for 30 minutes and then transfer dough balls to a freezer safe ziploc bag for up to 3 months.
Make in Advance. The dough can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Cookies will take a few more minutes to fully bake.
Trish’s Tips
- For thinner frosting, add a bit more eggnog. Likewise, for thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
- Freshly grated nutmeg is stronger than store bought ground nutmeg so take that into consideration when preparing the recipe.
- Store bought eggnog works great in this recipe! Make sure you buy the full fat version and not light eggnog. I made these with my homemade eggnog and store bought and both ways were delicious.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
The cookies are done when they begin to turn golden brown around the edges and the centers are set. This typically takes about 12 minutes.
Can I use store bought eggnog in this recipe?
Sure can! Make sure you buy the full fat version and not light eggnog. I made these with my homemade eggnog and store bought and both ways were delicious.
Can I make these cookies in advance?
Yes, the cookie dough can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 3 days.
What other frosting flavors could I make?
Cream cheese frosting or vanilla frosting would be delicious. These cookies are wonderful on their own as well so the frosting can be omitted if you prefer.
How can I decorate these cookies?
A dusting of grated nutmeg, ground cinnamon or an anise star are all beautiful ways to finish these cookies and make them worthy of holiday gatherings.
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Eggnog Cookies
Festive and delicious Eggnog Cookies are soft and chewy and topped with a luscious eggnog frosting! Easy to make, with no chill time required, these cookies are sure to become a new holiday favorite in your home!
Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword eggnog cookie, eggnog cookie recipe, eggnog cookies, frosted eggnog cookies Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes Servings 10 Calories 448kcalIngredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 tablespoons eggnog (just shy of ½ cup)
- 2 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 to 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg freshly ground if possible
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Eggnog Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons eggnog
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Eggnog Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and creamy, scraping down the sides and bottom of bowl as necessary.
½ cup unsalted butter, ⅔ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar
Add in the egg yolk, vanilla extract and eggnog and beat until smooth and combined, scraping down the sides and bottom of bowl as necessary.
1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 7 tablespoons eggnog
In a separate bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
2 cups all purpose flour, 1 to 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Add the flour mixture in two additions, mixing just until combined.
Scoop out cookie dough, roll into 1 inch balls (dough will be a bit sticky)and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes or until just being to turn golden brown on the edges and the centers no longer appear wet.
Remove from the oven, let sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool.
Eggnog Frosting
In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, eggnog and powdered sugar. Beat until nice and smooth.
4 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons eggnog, 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
Frost the cooled cookies with a knife or piping bag. Enjoy!
Notes
I used homemade eggnog but you can use store bought eggnog if you prefer. Use the full fat version. Do not use light eggnog. Storage Information Storage. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freezing. Baked cookies should be transferred to a freezer safe, airtight container and frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze cookie dough, prepare the dough, scoop and roll into balls, flash freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet for 30 minutes and then transfer dough balls to a freezer safe ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Make in Advance. The dough can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Cookies will take a few more minutes to fully bake.Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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