Eggnog Iced Sugar Cookies
Celebrate the holidays with Eggnog Iced Sugar Cookies, where each bite delivers a soft, buttery texture topped with a creamy eggnog glaze. Infused with nutmeg and cinnamon, these cookies evoke warm memories of family gatherings and cozy nights. Perfect for parties or as thoughtful gifts, these delightful treats promise to fill your home with sweet holiday cheer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 3 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes). Mix in eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- For the icing, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for an hour before baking to prevent spreading. Add festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes for extra holiday flair. Substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar for added depth.