Eggnog Cookies
Description
These eggnog cookies are soft, tender, and spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon. Serve slightly warm with eggnog for a melt-in-the-mouth holiday treat!
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or as needed
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup eggnog
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2 egg yolks
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Sift flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon into a bowl; set aside.
3
Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggnog, egg yolks, and vanilla; beat at medium speed until smooth.
4
Gradually beat in flour mixture at low speed until just combined.
5
Drop spoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets; sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.
6
Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 20 minutes.
7
Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.