These Eggnog Cookies are a big time holiday favorite cookie recipe!
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!
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.
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!
- Spiked Eggnog Custard
- Eggnog Fudge
- Fudgy Eggnog Pretzel Bark
- Eggnog Biscotti
- Eggnog Pie
- Glazed Eggnog Bread
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!
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!
Eggnog Cookies
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1¼ cups granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup (1½ sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The texture of these is so satisfying! I can’t stop eating them.
A perfect holiday cookie!
What a fun way to use eggnog! Love these!
My kids will love these, thanks so much
I always hide away some extra eggnog so I can make these cookies! A yummy holiday tradition!
These eggnog cookies are a holiday must-make!
I made these using Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Milk from Shatto Milk. They are so good!
Mmmm- good to know!
If I rolled the dough, refrigerated for an hr and used Xmas cookie cutouts before I bake, would the end result be the same??
No- these are not cutout cookies.
Love this recipe – have changed a few things.
First, I refrigerate for an hour. Then I roll into balls and smush in my hands before putting on the cookie sheet. Then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Finally, sprinkle with nutmeg.
Susie, I like your idea of refrigerating first. I’ll try that. The cookies taste good but are not pretty and ran together. Fingers crossed on cooling the dough! The first batch I did on parchment but my measure was too large. The second batch I made without parchment. They stuck to the pan besides running together. Can’t take these to my cookie exchange party! Disappointing of wasted time and materials.
Loved this cookie, used splenda to try and save on a few calories, turned out fabulous! Great flavor and even my non-eggnog fans came back for seconds! Great!