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Eggnog Cookies

Sea Salt Savorings
What a delectable treat for Eggnog lovers everywhere! These cookies have a wonderful spicy aroma and are great tasting. The fragrance of nutmeg and cinnamon will infuse your home with holiday spirit as you bake these cookies. They make delicious gifts and are a welcome addition to cookie exchanges.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 3/4 c Butter Softened
  • 1/2 c Sugar
  • 1/2 c Brown sugar packed
  • 2 Egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Rum Extract or your favorite bourbon like Southern Comfort
  • 1/2 c Eggnog

Frosting

  • 1/2 c Butter room temperature
  • 3-5 tbsp Eggnog
  • 1 1/2 tsp Rum extract or your favorite bourbon like Southern Comfort
  • 3 c Confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions
 

Cookies

  • Preheat Oven to 350° F
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon
  • In a separate bowl whip together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Mix in egg yolks (1 at a time) until just combined.
  • Mix in vanilla, rum extract, and eggnog on low speed.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Scoop 1 tbsp size cookies onto a parchment lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool on sheet pan for several minutes before transferring to the wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

  • Whip butter until pale and fluffy.
  • Add rum extract, 3 Tbsp. eggnog; slowly add confectioners sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon (add more eggnog if needed for desired consistency).
  • Frost cooled cookies and enjoy your new favorite Holiday cookie!

Notes

  • To save time while the first batch is in the oven it is best to start whipping up the frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.5mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.