Description
Double Whammy Eggnog Cookies blend holiday cheer with irresistible sweetness. Creamy eggnog infuses these festive treats, delivering a merry mix of nutmeg, rum extract, and buttery goodness that will delight you during winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) butter, softened
- 4–½ cups (540 grams) confectioners’ sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1–½ teaspoons rum extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Liquid Ingredient:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) eggnog
- Additional ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend softened butter and rich brown sugar until the mixture becomes airy and voluminous, achieving a pale, creamy texture.
- Introduce egg yolks, smooth eggnog, and aromatic rum extract into the butter mixture, combining until fully incorporated and harmonious.
- Gradually fold in flour, stirring gently to create a cohesive cookie dough without overmixing.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and dough to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare ungreased baking sheets.
- Delicately shape chilled dough into compact 1-inch spheres, positioning them approximately 2 inches apart to ensure even baking.
- Bake cookies for 13-16 minutes, monitoring until the undersides develop a golden-brown hue and edges appear slightly crisp.
- Transfer cookies to wire cooling racks, allowing them to reach complete room temperature.
- For the decadent frosting, whip confectioners’ sugar, softened butter, rum extract, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually incorporate eggnog, adjusting liquid to achieve desired frosting consistency.
- Generously spread frosting over cooled cookies, creating an even layer.
- Dust the frosted cookies with an additional sprinkle of fragrant nutmeg for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Allow frosted cookies to set completely at room temperature.
- Store the finished cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to enhance flavor and prevent spreading during baking.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to ensure a smooth, even coating.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and consistent texture.
- Adjust eggnog amount in frosting gradually to achieve perfect spreading consistency.
- Sprinkle extra nutmeg just before serving for a festive holiday touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg