Soft, spiced & perfectly festive 🎅🥛✨
Celebrate the magic of the season with these Eggnog Cookies soft, spiced, and irresistibly festive! 🎅✨ Made with creamy eggnog, warm nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies deliver all the cozy holiday flavors in every bite. Their pillowy texture and gentle sweetness make them perfect for cookie swaps, Christmas dessert trays, or a cozy night in with cocoa. Finished with a simple eggnog glaze, they’re as elegant as they are nostalgic. From Emma’s Cake Studio, these cookies bring a dash of holiday cheer straight from the oven. 🎄💛
Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional, for thicker cookies)
- Bake Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients List
For the Cookies
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- ⅓ cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Eggnog Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
- Pinch of nutmeg
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Mixing bowls (large & medium)
- Hand or stand mixer
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Wire cooling rack
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). 🧈
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg yolk, vanilla, and eggnog until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
- Scoop & bake: Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool & glaze: Cool cookies on a wire rack. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cookies. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. 🎄✨
Pro Tips
- Don’t overbake! They should look slightly soft in the center they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Make ahead: Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Festive finish: Top with white or gold sprinkles for a holiday sparkle! ✨
- Flavor boost: Add a tablespoon of rum extract to the dough or glaze for a classic eggnog twist. 🍸
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cookie | 130 | 2g | 18g | 6g | 0g | 11g |