Description
Soft, spiced, and chewy Eggnog Cookies filled with creamy holiday flavor. No chilling needed — they bake in just 20 minutes for the perfect Christmas treat.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (207g) sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60ml) eggnog
3–4 tbsp additional sugar (for rolling)
For Eggnog Icing (optional):
1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp eggnog
Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Add eggnog and mix until fully combined.
6. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture to form a soft dough.
7. Shape dough into 2-tablespoon balls, roll in sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
8. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges turn golden and centers are set.
9. Cool on sheets for 4–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. For icing, whisk powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
No chilling required, but dough may be refrigerated for thicker cookies.
Use store-bought eggnog for best texture.
Cookies may puff slightly and crackle as they cool.
For a richer look, frost completely instead of drizzling.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Christmas Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 98.7mg
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 29.5mg