Cozy Eggnog Snickerdoodles Recipe: Holiday Magic in Every Bite
Whipping up soft, pillowy eggnog snickerdoodles can transform an ordinary afternoon into a festive celebration.
Memories of holiday cheer dance through my kitchen whenever these cookies emerge from the oven.
Warm spices and creamy notes blend seamlessly in this delightful twist on a classic treat.
The delicate balance of nutmeg and rich eggnog creates a magical cookie experience that feels both nostalgic and exciting.
Each bite carries the comforting essence of winter gatherings and sweet moments shared.
Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and infused with seasonal spirit, these cookies promise to become your new favorite holiday indulgence.
You’ll want to savor every crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth morsel of these irresistible seasonal delights.
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Step 1: Warm Up the Oven
Crank your oven to a toasty 350F (175C). Grab your baking sheets and dress them up with parchment paper or silicone mats for a non-stick performance.
Step 2: Whip Up the Dough
Grab a large mixing bowl and get ready to create magic. Cream together butter and sugar until they transform into a fluffy cloud-like mixture. Pour in the creamy eggnog, crack in an egg, and splash some vanilla extract. Mix until everything becomes best friends. In another bowl, team up these dry ingredients:Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft, pillowy dough emerges.
Step 3: Craft the Magical Coating
In a small bowl, create a spice blend of:Stir until perfectly combined.
Step 4: Shape Cookie Treasures
Scoop out dollops of dough and roll them into delightful balls. Give each ball a luxurious bath in the spice mixture, making sure they’re completely coated. Place these flavor bombs about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Slide the sheets into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. You’re looking for edges that are set but centers that still look slightly mysterious and soft. Remember, they’ll firm up as they cool down.
Step 6: Cool and Celebrate
Let the cookies hang out on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Get ready to enjoy a flavor explosion of holiday cheer!
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These cookies incorporate eggnog into the dough, giving them a rich, creamy holiday flavor that’s unique and festive. The addition of nutmeg and extra spices makes them taste like a classic Christmas drink in cookie form.
While cream of tartar helps create the classic snickerdoodle texture, you can substitute it with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice mixed into the wet ingredients. This will help provide the tangy flavor and slight lift that cream of tartar offers.
Look for slightly golden edges and centers that still appear slightly underbaked. They’ll continue to set as they cool, creating a soft, chewy texture. The cookies should look slightly puffy when you remove them from the oven.
Yes! You can prepare the cookie dough in advance and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before baking. You can also freeze the dough balls for up to 2 months. Just roll them in the sugar mixture right before baking for the best results.
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Eggnog Snickerdoodles Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
Festive holiday magic meets classic cookie charm in these Eggnog Snickerdoodles, blending creamy eggnog notes with cinnamon-sugar comfort. Rich, nostalgic flavors invite winter celebrations and warm kitchen memories for cookie enthusiasts seeking seasonal delights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) eggnog
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper, creating an ideal baking surface for the cookies.
- Create a creamy base by whipping softened butter and sugar until they transform into a light, airy mixture. Introduce eggnog, egg, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and cohesive.
- Craft the dry mixture separately by combining flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg, ensuring even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients gently, folding until a soft, pliable dough emerges without overmixing.
- Develop a fragrant coating by whisking together sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow dish, creating a warm, aromatic dusting.
- Form uniform cookie spheres by scooping consistent portions of dough and rolling between palms into perfect rounds.
- Enrobe each dough ball completely in the spiced sugar mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage for maximum flavor and texture.
- Arrange cookie spheres on prepared baking sheets, maintaining adequate spacing to allow for gentle spreading during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to set while centers remain slightly soft, indicating perfect snickerdoodle consistency.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, enabling initial stabilization, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and texture development.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly soft cookies by avoiding overbaking, as they continue to set while cooling on the baking sheet.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like plant-based butter and almond nog for those with lactose intolerance or vegan preferences.
- Enhance flavor depth by using freshly ground nutmeg instead of pre-ground, which provides a more intense and aromatic taste profile.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their soft, tender texture and prevent them from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Jenna Stewart
Head Chef & Recipe Innovator
Expertise
Farm-to-Table Cooking; Seasonal Menu Development; Visual Plating Techniques; Flavor Layering and Simple Prep Hacks.
Education
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
Jenna Stewart is the inventive spirit behind many of our standout dishes at Pro of Delicious Creations. A proud graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, she built her skills mastering both classic recipes and fresh, modern twists.
Now, Jenna celebrates the beauty of seasonal, local ingredients, often sourced from her garden and nearby markets, to create recipes that are bursting with flavor yet easy to follow. When she’s not experimenting in the kitchen, Jenna loves exploring nature on hikes and discovering new treasures at local co-ops.