Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of eggnog with these delightful cookies! Soft, chewy, and infused with warm spices, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. With the aroma of nutmeg and vanilla filling your home, each bite offers a creamy sweetness that will have everyone clamoring for more. Simple to prepare, these eggnog cookies are sure to become a cherished seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggnog and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg