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Easy eggnog cookies shaped like Christmas trees and hearts, drizzled with glaze and holiday sprinkles.

Easy Eggnog Cookies Recipe

Angela Sellari
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Easy Eggnog Cookies recipe! Soft, spiced, and topped with a sweet eggnog glaze for a festive treat.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 33 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/4 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar preferably unbleached
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon eggnog
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3-1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter for about 30 seconds. Add the sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Beat until well combined. Mix in the egg and eggnog. Add the vanilla extract, and continue to mix until well combined.
    Beating butter, sugar, egg, and eggnog for easy eggnog cookies.
  • Slowly add the flour, about 1 cup at a time. Mix just until all ingredients are combined, scraping the side of the bowl if necessary. Divide the dough in half and form each portion into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
    Two discs of eggnog cookie dough on a marble surface.
  • To bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Begin with one disc of the dough. Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
    Two discs of eggnog cookie dough wrapped in plastic wrap.
  • Cut the dough with a cookie cutter.
    Rolled out dough for Easy Eggnog Cookies.
  • Using a thin metal spatula, transfer the cookies to baking sheets. Bake for approximately 7-8 minutes, until the bottoms and edges are slightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. If desired, reroll scraps and repeat this process.
    Cutting Easy Eggnog Cookies dough into Christmas tree and bell shapes with cookie cutters.
  • Once cookies are cooled, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. If necessary, add additional powdered sugar or eggnog to get the desired consistency. Using a small spatula or back of a spoon, spread the cookie tops with the glaze. Let the cookies fully dry.
    Whisking eggnog cookie glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze.
    Easy eggnog cookies shaped like Christmas trees, drizzled with white glaze and colorful sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 61mgFiber: 0.1g
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