These Eggnog Cookies are a big time holiday favorite cookie recipe!

Eggnog Cookies on white platter

Are you a lover of all things eggnog?  You’ll love these Eggnog Cookies.  They have a good eggnog flavor, and I love the sprinkle of extra nutmeg on the tops of the cookies.  You can plan to dunk them in milk… or eggnog… or Irish Coffee Eggnog (a good holiday cocktail!)  Or eat with a glass of my very decadent Eggnog Punch!

Do you have to use eggnog for these Eggnog Cookies?

These are Eggnog Cookies, so it wouldn’t make sense for you to use anything but eggnog in these cookies.  It seems like an odd question, but it’s a question that has been asked!  You can buy already prepared eggnog in the dairy section of your grocery store during the holiday season (Thanksgiving through Christmas).  The recipe calls for 1/2 cup eggnog, so you’ll have extra to drink!  If you really would like some “super eggnog” flavor, I suggest buying eggnog extract and adding a teaspoon to the recipe. Read on to find more recipes you can make with your leftover eggnog!

Eggnog Cookies on white platter

What kind of texture do these Eggnog Cookies have?

If you’re hoping for a crisp and crunchy cookie, these cookies don’t have that texture.  Eggnog Cookies are full of creamy eggnog, so they have a cakey texture.  They have a good eggnog flavor with the added spice of extra nutmeg.  They’re delicious!

Can you freeze Eggnog Cookies?

Yes, these Eggnog Cookies do freeze well.  You can make them ahead and place freeze them in a well-sealed container.  Freeze in layers separated by wax paper.  I’d say they’ll stay pretty fresh for about 30 days.  Just take them out of the freezer when you’re ready to serve them, and let them come to room temperature.

stack of Eggnog Cookies on white plate

If you love eggnog, you will probably enjoy these eggnog sweet treats too.  And you’ll have leftover eggnog after making these Eggnog Cookies, so make some more eggnog goodies!

And if you’re looking for eggnog breakfast recipes, consider making my Eggnog French Toast Casserole.  It’s a good one for holiday mornings with the relatives!  No Yeast Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are quite delicious too (they’re my favorite!) Cinnamon Eggnog Scones and Eggnog Cranberry Muffins are delicious to drink with coffee. Overnight Eggnog Coffee Cake with Nog Glaze is a nice make-ahead choice.  Eggnog Pancakes are really good too!  And my family’s favorite is my Eggnog Monkey Bread.  So many eggnog breakfast choices!

Eggnog Cookies displayed on white tray

Be sure to add these to your holiday baking list.  There is always someone in the room who is a huge eggnog lover!

If you’re looking for more Christmas cookie recipes, you might like to try my Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies or these Strawberry Sandwich Cookies. Butter Dream Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Cookies and Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are great holiday cookie recipes to try too!

4.36 from 42 votes

Eggnog Cookies

A delicious cookie to make for your winter holidays!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 23 minutes
Total: 43 minutes
Servings: 45 cookies
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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Use 350 degrees for more browned bottom cookies.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg). In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the sugar and butter. Add the remaining ingredients and beat at medium speed until smooth. Mix in the dry ingredients and beat at low speed just until blended.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, 1 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms turn light brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 76kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 29mg, Potassium: 22mg, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 110IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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58 Comments

  1. April Reifschneider says:

    I could have missed this (sorry if I did), but approx how many cookies does one batch make? Adding this to my Christmas cookie DAY baking. Wondering how many batches I should be ready for. Thanks! Also, could I double this or should I make them all separate? Thanks again!

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I think doubling should be okay. If you look at the recipe card, it tells you how many cookies the recipe makes (45ish).

  2. HK says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is wonderful!! I did add more flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon to get a thicker dough and they came out great!!
    I have a question… How many days can these be left out at room temp?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I’d say about 4 to 5 days they should be fine.

  3. TJ says:

    5 stars
    I am wanting to add white chocolate and dried cranberries to this recipe. Do you think that would mess up the dough?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      No idea!

  4. Dawn Heer says:

    Do you have a recipe for rum eggnog cake? We love rum cake for the holidays I was wondering if the eggnog would bring it over the top..

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I do not, but it sounds like something I need to make!

  5. Rita says:

    I haven’t made these yet but will for a coming meeting. I would like to add either brandy or bourbon which I’ve never added to any cookie recipe so far. Any suggestions on when to add the alcohol and the amount?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I think adding a liquid to this cookie recipe is not going to work.

  6. Diana says:

    Hello, can I add an extra 1/2 cup of eggnog to this recipe? We like a lot of eggnog.

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Don’t add more eggnog– the recipe will not turn out. You can buy eggnog extract though to get more of an eggnog flavor.

  7. Glenda says:

    Would you use eggnog extract in addition to vanilla and, if so, the recommended amount of eggnog extract? Thanks!

    1. Lori Lange says:

      You can replace the vanilla extract with eggnog extract.