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Eggnog Cookies with Spiced Eggnog Frosting

These Eggnog Cookies with a creamy, spiced eggnog frosting are soft and chewy and taste just like the holiday favorite beverage!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Eggnog Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 40 cookies
Author: Jaida

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light-brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp rum extract
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Spiced Eggnog Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp rum extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugars until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time, blending each one until just combine. Add in both extracts and eggnog and mix until combined, scraping down the side of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough out and drop onto prepared baking sheet(s), 2-inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to rest on baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Cool completely before frosting. Once frosted, sprinkle the tops with additional nutmeg.

For the Spiced Eggnog Frosting:

  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk butter until pale and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add rum extract and eggnog and mix well. With the mixer on low speed add the powdered sugar and nutmeg. Once the powdered sugar is well-incorporated, turn the speed up to medium-high and beat for an additional minute. You can add additional powdered sugar or eggnog, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency. I didn’t add any more than listed here, but your preference may be different!
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