Description
Festive holiday spirit shines through these eggnog delight gooey butter cookies, blending creamy richness with classic seasonal charm. Luxurious texture and warm spices invite you to savor Christmas magic in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups (660 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) all-natural cane sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) butter
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) full-fat eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Fresh grated nutmeg (for garnish)
- Brown butter glaze (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, aromatic cinnamon, and warming nutmeg until uniformly blended.
- Utilize an electric mixer to transform cream cheese, butter, and tangy sour cream into a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Gradually fold in the cane sugar while maintaining a low mixing speed, ensuring a smooth consistency by periodically scraping bowl edges.
- Introduce the egg, rich eggnog, and fragrant vanilla extract, blending until the ingredients harmonize completely.
- Transition mixer to low speed and gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a delightfully sticky dough.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
- Craft uniform dough balls using a cookie scoop, generously coating each in powdered sugar.
- Arrange cookie spheres on the prepared sheet, maintaining sufficient spacing between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges transform to a delicate golden hue.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet, settling for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Optional: Embellish with a brown butter glaze and a delicate sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Capture the festive spirit of the holidays with these gooey, melt-in-your-mouth eggnog cookies that blend creamy richness with warm spices.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for developing deep flavor and preventing excessive spreading during baking, so don’t skip this important step.
- Powdered sugar coating creates a delightful crackly exterior that contrasts beautifully with the soft, tender cookie interior.
- Brown butter glaze adds an extra layer of indulgence, elevating these cookies from simple treats to sophisticated dessert experiences.
- Fresh grated nutmeg provides an aromatic finishing touch that intensifies the classic eggnog flavor profile.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and optimal texture in your cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg