Description
Festive holiday magic sparkles in these melt-in-your-mouth eggnog sugar cookies, blending traditional Christmas cheer with irresistible sweetness. Creamy eggnog essence and delicate spices promise a delightful treat that will become your new seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) eggnog
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- ⅔ tablespoons eggnog
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon rum extract (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a rich, creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture achieves a cloud-like, airy texture. Incorporate egg, eggnog, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg, whisking until the ingredients harmonize into a smooth, fragrant mixture.
- In a separate vessel, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring a lump-free dry blend. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently stirring until a tender, cohesive dough emerges.
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using gentle hands, form the dough into perfectly rounded 1-inch spheres, positioning them with ample spacing on the prepared sheet.
- Delicately press each cookie ball using the bottom of a glass or fingertips, creating uniform discs that promise even baking. Slide the sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges that signal perfect doneness.
- After removing from the oven, allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. This pause helps cookies firm up and prevents overcooking.
- For an elegant finishing touch, whisk powdered sugar, eggnog, ground nutmeg, and rum extract into a silky glaze. Drizzle artfully over cooled cookies, letting the glaze set and create a festive, glossy finish.
Notes
- Adjust the butter’s temperature to ensure a smooth, creamy mix that creates a perfectly tender cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain the cookies’ delicate structure.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, keeping the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Spice lovers can boost the nutmeg intensity by adding an extra pinch or experimenting with a touch of cinnamon for a warming flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg