Description
Delightful cookies with creamy eggnog flavors and a spiced sugar coating, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggnog and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the coating.
- Form dough balls and roll them in the spiced sugar mixture before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Optional: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for a thicker texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snickerdoodles, eggnog cookies, holiday cookies, festive desserts, Christmas cookies