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Frosted Holiday Eggnog Cookies

Frosted Holiday Eggnog Cookies That Bring Joy to Your Table

Delight in Frosted Holiday Eggnog Cookies, a festive treat filled with nutmeg and cinnamon flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 2.5 sticks Butter, room temperature Provides a rich and soft texture
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed Adds sweetness and moisture
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Acts as a rich binder
  • 0.25 cup Eggnog Infuses cookies with classic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Spiced Rum Elevates flavor; omit for non-alcoholic
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms cookie structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly ground Brings warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Offers warm depth
  • pinch Allspice Adds complexity
Frosting
  • 6 tablespoons Butter, room temperature Essential for creamy texture
  • 2.25 cups Confectioner’s Sugar Sweetens frosting
  • 1.5 teaspoons Spiced Rum Adds signature flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Eggnog Lends richness
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated Boosts holiday essence
  • pinch Cinnamon Deepens overall warmth
Other Considerations
  • Flour for counter Dust for rolling out dough
  • Holiday Sprinkles Optional decorative touch

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Beat the butter until creamy, add brown sugar, then mix in egg yolks, eggnog, and spiced rum.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice, then blend with wet mixture.
  3. Chill Dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Make the Frosting: Cream butter and sugar, then mix in spiced rum, eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  5. Preheat Oven: Set to 325°F and prepare for baking.
  6. Cut and Bake Cookies: Roll out chilled dough, cut into shapes, and bake for about 12 minutes.
  7. Cool and Frost: Cool cookies before frosting and add sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature and do not overmix the dough.

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