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    Eggnog Sugar Cookies

    Published: Nov 13, 2020 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    If eggnog is one of your favorite holiday beverages, you’ll love the taste of these freshly baked Eggnog Sugar Cookies. Containing rum, eggnog, and sugar, you can expect these cookies to be a massive hit at any holiday gathering.

    Eggnog Sugar Cookies

    If you are looking for a good holiday recipe to try this holiday season, look no further than this recipe for Eggnog Sugar Cookies. Most people look forward to eating all kinds of delicious cookies during the holiday season. While gingerbread spice and sugar cookies are two common and popular options, these Eggnog Cookies are far more unique. If you want to prepare cookies that no one else will have, try this recipe. It will quickly become a holiday favorite for yourself and your loved ones.

    how to make Eggnog Sugar Cookies

    The Eggnog Cookies have the perfect texture and consistency. They are not too hard or too soft. You can even add a drizzle of the eggnog frosting over each cookie to give it some added sweetness. Instead of taking pre-made cookies from the store to a holiday dinner, prepare these cookies at home with the best ingredients, including eggnog, butter, sugar, and all-purpose flour, to name a few.

    eggnong cookies

    How to Store Eggnog Cookies

    After baking your Eggnog Cookies, give them at least an hour to cool down before storing them. Of course, you may want to eat a few of them while they are still warm. After the cookies have had time to cool down, begin lining them up in an airtight container. You should use a large container for you to fit at least a dozen cookies on the bottom before layering more cookies on top.

    Always separate layered cookies with a sheet of parchment paper. When kept in an airtight container, the Eggnog Cookies should stay fresh for up to five days. If you want to save them for a later time, you should place the cookies in the freezer where they can stay fresh for up to two months.

    Eggnog Sugar Cookie Ingredients

    Makes 24 cookies

    ½ cup butter
    ½ cup sugar
    ½ cup eggnog
    1 teaspoon rum extract
    1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    ½ teaspoon baking soda
    ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    ½ teaspoon salt
    24 Maraschino cherries

    For the optional drizzle:

    1 cup powdered icing sugar
    ¼ cup eggnog, as needed
    ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    Rum extract, optional

    How to Make Eggnog Sugar Cookies

    Preheat oven to 350F.

    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

    In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and whipped, about 2 minutes. Add the eggnog and rum extract and beat until combined.

    In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Slowly beat the dry ingredients in the butter mixture until fully incorporated.

    Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press a maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie dough ball.

    Bake for 8-10 minutes, until just lightly golden brown on the edges.

    Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the optional drizzle.

    To make the drizzle, combine the powdered icing sugar, nutmeg and 2 Tablespoons of eggnog. Add the rum extract, if using. Beat until fully combined, adding more eggnog as needed to achieve a thick yet runny consistency.

    Scoop the drizzle mixture into a piping bag and make a small snip at the end. Drizzle over the cookies. Allow the drizzle to set before eating or storing.

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    Eggnog Sugar Cookies

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    If eggnog is one of your favorite holiday beverages, you will love the taste of these freshly baked Eggnog Sugar Cookies containing rum, eggnog, and sugar.
    3.89 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    Eggnog Sugar Cookie Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup eggnog
    • 1 teaspoon rum extract
    • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 24 Maraschino cherries

    For the optional drizzle:

    • 1 cup powdered icing sugar
    • ¼ cup eggnog as needed
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • Rum extract optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and whipped, about 2 minutes. Add the eggnog and rum extract and beat until combined.
    • In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Slowly beat the dry ingredients in the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
    • Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press a maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie dough ball.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes, until just lightly golden brown on the edges.
    • Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the optional drizzle.
    • To make the drizzle, combine the powdered icing sugar, nutmeg and 2 Tablespoons of eggnog. Add the rum extract, if using. Beat until fully combined, adding more eggnog as needed to achieve a thick yet runny consistency.
    • Scoop the drizzle mixture into a piping bag and make a small snip at the end. Drizzle over the cookies. Allow the drizzle to set before eating or storing.

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