These Snicker doodle Eggnog Cookies are crispy around the edges and soft and chewy on the inside. Surely this would be a crowd-pleaser, and you won't mind doing another batch because it's so easy to make. 🙂
These cookies are perfect for any season, along with a nice cup of hot Dalgona coffee or Nutella hot chocolate!
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What is Snicker doodle Eggnog Cookies?
Snicker doodle Eggnog Cookies are a fun holiday twist on the classic snicker doodles. They have a crispy edge and a soft, chewy center, which makes them totally addictive. The secret ingredient is eggnog, which gives the cookies a creamy, spiced flavor that screams Christmas!
This eggnog snicker doodle dough is rolled in a mix of granulated sugar and nutmeg before baking, giving it that signature sweet and slightly spiced coating. They’re super easy to make — just mix the dough, roll it into balls, coat them, and bake. In about 30 minutes, you’ll have a batch of warm, buttery cookies that taste like the holidays in every bite!
Substitutions
- Butter: Replace regular butter with vegan butter for a dairy-free option without sacrificing texture.
- Eggnog: If you’re avoiding dairy, try almond or oat-based eggnog. These alternatives still provide a rich eggnog flavor.
- Flour: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if you need a gluten-free version.
- Sugar: You can reduce the granulated sugar slightly, but it may affect the cookies’ crispness.
- Nutmeg: If nutmeg isn’t your favorite, try a dash of allspice or cloves for a similar warming effect.
Variations
- White Chocolate Chips: Fold white chocolate chips into the dough for a sweet, creamy contrast to the eggnog flavor.
- Thumbprint Cookies: Before baking, press your thumb into the center of each cookie and fill it with an eggnog glaze made from powdered sugar and eggnog.
- Spiked Version: Add a splash of rum extract or brandy to the dough for a boozy twist.
- Healthier Option: Replace half the flour with almond flour to increase protein and fiber content while lowering sodium and carbohydrates.
Storage
- Storing at Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing Tips: Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake straight from the freezer, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
- How to Reheat: Warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for a soft, warm texture.
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients for this Snicker doodle Eggnog Cookies and once the ingredients are all ready, let's begin!
- butter
- granulated sugar
- egg
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- cream of tartar
- eggnog
- ground nutmeg
Instructions
Before mixing the ingredients, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a cookie sheet using parchment paper or a baking mat.
In a bowl, mix or whisk the softened butter and granulated sugar until well combined:
In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients and set aside:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix and mix well until no lumps are visible:
When the cookie dough is mixed well, add in the eggnog and mix again until all the eggnog is well distributed in the cookie dough:
The Snicker doodle cookie dough should look like this — dry but well-mixed:
Now, it's time to roll the cookie dough and coat it with granulated sugar with a mix of nutmeg powder:
Arrange the cookies on the baking sheet with parchment paper. You do not need to flatten each cookie, since it will naturally deflate once completely baked:
Cool for a bit on a wire rack. There you go, Simply Bakers! My kitchen smelled so good because of these Snicker doodle Eggnog Cookies!
Top Tips
- Before mixing the dry ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and granulated sugar, sift them individually. This easy but very important step would make your cookies nice and evenly textured. It wouldn't be fun biting into a lump of flour in between. 🙂
- You may coat these eggnog snicker doodle cookies in a cinnamon sugar mixture.
FAQ
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Snicker doodle Eggnog Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup eggnog
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the softened butter and granulated sugar until well combine.
- In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and set aside.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix and mix well until no lumps are visible.
- When the cookie dough is mixed well, add in the eggnog and mix again until all the eggnog is well distributed in the cookie dough.
- Roll the cookie dough and coating it with granulated sugar with a mix of nutmeg powder.
- Arrange the cookies on the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes and cool in a cooling rack before serving.
Notes
Watch The Recipe Video!
Since Christmas is just a few days ahead, I decided to make Snickerdoodle Eggnog Cookies for my Cookie Mondays as part of the Holiday Baking series! One thing that made me more excited is that this is a collab with Lindsay Ann from Lindsay Ann Bakes 🙂 Don't forget to watch the Snickerdoodle Cupcakes that she made on her channel!
Carlee says
Great recipe! Keep it up!
Lainey says
Thank you so much for your appreciation Carlee! xx Lainey
Claire M says
This looks yum! Thank you for sharing..