Description
Festive eggnog sugar cookies delight winter palates with rich holiday flavor. Creamy textures and subtle nutmeg notes invite celebrations where friends and families create sweet memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) eggnog
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ⅔ tbsps eggnog
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp rum extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg, eggnog, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg until the mixture becomes smooth and aromatic.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gently incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Shaping and Baking: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the sheet with adequate spacing. Flatten each cookie gently using a glass or fingertips to create uniform discs.
- Baking Process: Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges. Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Finishing Touch: Craft a glaze by whisking powdered sugar, eggnog, ground nutmeg, and rum extract. Drizzle elegantly over cooled cookies, allowing the glaze to set and create a festive, glossy appearance.
Notes
- Butter Softening Strategy: Allow butter to reach room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing, ensuring smooth, fluffy incorporation without over-beating.
- Precise Dough Handling: Avoid overworking the dough to prevent tough cookies; mix just until ingredients combine for tender, delicate texture.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurement for celiac-friendly version.
- Baking Time Watch: Check cookies at 8 minutes; golden edges indicate perfect doneness, preventing dry or burnt results. Remove immediately to preserve soft, melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg