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. Heather says:

    5 stars
    LOVE these and I don’t even care for eggnog as a drink! My boyfriend wanted to try them, and now I’m about to make a second batch to gift friends and family. Fantastic recipe!

  2. Noemi Torres says:

    5 stars
    Made them and my family loved them our new cookies

  3. Patti says:

    Can I use margarine instead?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I don’t use margarine, so I’m not really sure!

  4. Maggie says:

    Help! I made aged eggnog last December! It has quite a bit of liquor in it. I was planning on having the neighbors all in this year for a glass. Well then covid hit! Can I make this recipe with it? Will the alcohol affect the recipe?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I’m not sure- but you can certainly try!

  5. Amy says:

    5 stars
    These are really good! I made them with a high quality gluten free flour and a soy based eggnog. They are so fluffy like a snickerdoodle!

  6. Shirl says:

    Hello, I made these cookies last night. They have a great taste but the bottoms did not get done. I was using an air bake pan, so with the next batch, I used my heavy aluminum pan. Again, the bottoms did not form. I followed the recipe exactly. They taste good, but I was not able to present them as a “gift” to my neighbor. Help please.

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Maybe turning up to 350 would do the trick. Haven’t had this problem myself, but I’ll make a note in the recipe.

  7. Karen Newsome says:

    5 stars
    Hi! I am soooo going to try these cookies. BUT my hubby is vegan. I normally substitute real eggs with banana, applesauce, JustEgg, flaxseed. What do the real egg yolks do for the recipe and what would you suggest for the best substitute? Also, could you use “spiked” Eggnog? 😀

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I’m afraid I have no idea! I have not really worked with egg substitutes, so I’m not sure about changing the recipe. Good luck!

  8. Gail says:

    How many cookies does eggnog cookie recipe make?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      About 45.

  9. Becky Hardin says:

    5 stars
    This flavor combo is EVERYTHING! Love making these.

  10. Erin says:

    5 stars
    These hit the spot with our eggnog loving family!