Description
Simple sugar cookies flavored with eggnog and topped with a light glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons eggnog (for glaze)
- Pinch of ground nutmeg (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and rum extract, if using.
- Mix in the 1/4 cup of eggnog until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of eggnog until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, drizzle the glaze over the tops. Sprinkle with a pinch of ground nutmeg immediately.
Notes
- For a stronger eggnog flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg to the cookie dough.
- If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops more eggnog. If it is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Frosted Eggnog Cookies, eggnog cookies, holiday cookies, sugar cookies, simple glaze