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. Barb says:

    Easy to make. very, very yummy. I love this. I’m adding this to my Christmas cookie list.. Fantastic!!!!!!

  2. MrsMewowski says:

    5 stars
    Yum! These taste like a sugar cookies but the texture is like a cakey biscuit. I reduced the sugar from 1 1/4 cups to just 1 cup and they’re still divine.

  3. Cindy says:

    5 stars
    These cookies are great. Am wondering what they would be like with just buttermilk and see if they taste like kringlas?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      You could certainly try!

    2. Catherine Cox says:

      3 stars
      Sorry y’all did not care for this recipe. Should have cut down the sugar, they were way too sweet, and chewy. The spices got lost. Doubt I’ll make these again.

  4. Delores J Haberkorn says:

    5 stars
    Everyone , I gave some eggnog cookies too love them. The best cookies recipe I have very make. Thank you.

  5. LeftieLady says:

    I used a sugar substitute and unfortunately mixing the dough was problematic. The dough got stuck in the beaters. The cookies turned out so-so.

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Unfortunately, using sugar substitutes can be tricky. I’m sure that affected the outcome. Sorry!

  6. Glenn B says:

    5 stars
    Excellent cookie and a great change of pace from my usual flavors.

  7. Romana says:

    You mentioned adding eggnog extract. Is that in place of the eggnog, or in addition to the eggnog? Sorry if that’s a dumb question. I love eggnog!

    1. Lori Lange says:

      You can just add it to the recipe to give it more eggnog flavor!

  8. RJ Ryan says:

    I’m dairy free so I’ll have to adjust but can’t wait to try it!

  9. Angela Callick says:

    I’d love to try this recipe but eggnog is not commonly found in my part of the world, Can you recommend an Eggnog recipe to be the star of the Show?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      I don’t have one– but you can google!

  10. RK says:

    Could I use low fat eggnog instead of normal eggnog in the recipe?

    1. Lori Lange says:

      That should be fine.