Who knew eggnog would be as delicious as cookies? Well, here is an easy Christmas Eggnog Cookies Recipe to prove to you that eggnog cookies are amazing! It's the holiday season, and these soft, sweet, and unique cookies are perfect to bake!
Looking for more easy cookie recipes? Try my Espresso Brownie Cookies, Snickerdoodle Eggnog Cookies, and Choco Mint Blossom Cookies!
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What is a Christmas Eggnog Cookie Recipe?
This Christmas Eggnog Cookies recipe combines the delicious, creamy taste of eggnog with the warm flavors of ground nutmeg and cinnamon. These eggnog cookies are likely to become a holiday staple in your household, whether you serve them at Christmas parties, share them with friends, or eat them with a cup of hot chocolate. It is an ideal festive treat, too!
Get into the festive spirit and add some delicious eggnog flavor to your baking this year. Try and enjoy this simple Christmas eggnog cookie recipe!
Health Benefits of Eggnog
- Rich in protein that aids muscle repair and growth.
- Great source of calcium, which promotes bone health.
- Packed with vitamin A, vitamin D, and various B vitamins.
- It contains carbohydrates, which makes it a quick source of energy.
Variations
- Texture and Flavor Twist: Mix either chopped pecans or walnuts, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut into the dough for added texture and flavor. Choose according to your preferred taste for this Christmas cookie.
- Spiced Flavor: For a more powerful, spiced flavor, season with a pinch of ground cloves and spices.
- Toppings: Feel free to top each cookie with either a sprinkle of colored sugar or festive sprinkles, a dollop of eggnog-flavored frosting or jam, or a glaze made from powdered sugar and eggnog.
- Sandwich Cookies: Make some eggnog frosting and sandwich two cookies together.
Substitutions
- Egg: For a vegan treat, use flax eggs or other egg alternatives.
- Sweetener: Use date sugar, coconut sugar, or a sugar alternative such as stevia.
- Eggnog: For a dairy-free alternative, try almond nog, soy nog, or coconut nog instead of traditional eggnog.
- Flour: For people with a gluten allergy, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Vanilla Extract: For a unique flavor twist, try almond extract, rum extract, or maple syrup.
- Cinnamon: Consider replacing cinnamon with ground ginger or cardamom for a unique taste profile.
- Butter: if you don't have salted butter, feel free to use unsalted butter, but add a pinch of salt to the dry mixture.
Storage Tips
- After the cookies cool down, store them in an airtight container with layers divided by parchment paper to avoid sticking to each other.
- You may either freeze the cookies for extended storage or keep them at room temperature for up to 3–4 days.
- If frozen, carefully thaw the cookies before serving.
Ingredients
These are the Eggnog Cookies ingredients that you will need:
- all-purpose flour
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- baking powder
- butter, softened
- sugar
- egg yolks
- vanilla extract
- eggnog
Instructions
In a medium-size bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder, then set aside:
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar:
Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and mix until well combined:
The mixture should look like this—more like a paste consistency:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients:
Then, alternating with the eggnog, mix very well:
Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes:
Using a cookie scooper, place the cookie dough balls on the pan and flatten. Then, bake at 350F for 20–22 minutes for large cookies:
Allow cookies to cool on a cookie wire rack at room temperature before serving:
Enjoy a delicious cookie treat!
Top Tips
- Make sure to leave an even space or distance between each cookie when baking. It will prevent the cookies from sticking to each other after baking. Also, this cookie tends to spread out more, so always keep the distance enough for each cookie.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough. After all the ingredients are well-combined, the mixing process should be done. Overmixing it would make the cookies rubbery.
- For easy baking, use a nonstick baking sheet or silicon mats. If you do not have it, you can use a regular cookie sheet and just line it with parchment paper.
- Use a stand mixer when making a larger batch of Eggnog cookies. It helps you to mix the ingredients evenly.
- You can make the dough a day in advance and just freeze it. Remember to thaw them properly before baking them.
FAQ
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Christmas Eggnog Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Whisk
- cookie scooper
- baking pan
- oven
- cookie rack
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup eggnog
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder, set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the eggnog, and mix very well.
- Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scooper, place the cookie dough balls on the baking pan with parchment paper and flatten.
- Bake at 350F for 20–22 minutes for large cookies. Then, allow the cookies to cool on the cookie rack before serving.
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Yani says
Amazing! This is so yum!
Lainey says
Thank you so much for your kind words, Yani! Keep coming back for more recipes!
Anna says
Google search led me to your video and these cookies are to die for! Little crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, not overly sweet with a great eggnog taste. Best cookies I've ever baked. These are so good that I am delivering them to my friends and family! Thank you for such a great recipe! Merry Christmas!
Lainey says
Awww, thank you Anna! I appreciate the kind words. I'm glad that you like this recipe. Hope you try out my other recipes, too! Enjoy baking!
Cheng says
Thank you for this easy and delicious cookie recipe, Lainey! I look forward to more of this treat! 🙂
Johnny says
I didn't have cinnamon so I didn't add it and it tasted fine.
Lainey says
Hello, Johnny!
I'm delighted to know that still tasted good without the cinnamon. Thank you for making this recipe! 🙂