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Eggnog Cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are a soft and chewy cookie topped with eggnog flavored frosting.

Some of our other favorite Christmas cookies include these Peppermint Meringues, Raspberry Shortbread Cookies and Snowballs.

frosted egg nog cookies

I am a big eggnog fan and as soon as I see it hit the stores each holiday season I am a happy girl!

And even when they don’t have it in the stores I often make my own homemade eggnog.

We love to use eggnog in all kinds of baked goods. These eggnog scones are one of my favorites! I also love it in these eggnog muffins.

egg nog cookies on a cooling rack

The eggnog flavor in these cookies is subtle so even if you don’t enjoy drinking eggnog these cookies are delicious.

They are a sugar cookie and are the perfect texture. A little crispy on the edges and soft and chewy in the inside.
I love frosting on a sugar cookie but if you aren’t a frosting fan the cookie has enough flavor to stand on it’s own without frosting.

unfrosted egg nog cookies

I used my buttercream frosting recipe but instead of whipping cream I used eggnog along with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top for that yummy eggnog flavor.

sprinkling nutmeg on cookies

How to Make Eggnog Cookies

  • I use softened butter which means that when you poke it with your finger it will leave an indentation without your finger going too far into the butter. You don’t want the butter too soft.
  • Cream your butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy.
  • Combine dry ingredients together, including the nutmeg and cinnamon and then add into the wet ingredients.
  • Mix until just combined. Don’t overmix your cookie dough, you get tough cookies that way.
frosting egg nog cookies
  • Place the cookie balls on a parchment lined baking sheet. They will spread a bit so don’t make them too big or place them too close together.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges.
  • Cool and frost. Finish them off with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.
overhead shot of egg nog cookies

Can I Freeze Eggnog Cookies

They freeze fine, just be sure and place a layer of wax paper between each layer of cookies so they don’t stick together.

Find all my tips on freezing baked cookies here.

You can make these cookies a few days ahead, they tend to soften up the next day or two.

egg nog cookie with a bite out of it

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Eggnog Cookies

Eggnog Cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie. They are a soft and chewy cookie topped with eggnog flavored frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword eggnog cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 184kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cups butter softened
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Eggnog Buttercream

  • 2 Tbsp eggnog more or less as needed
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • nutmeg for sprinkling.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy
  • Add in eggs and vanilla extract
  • Combine dry ingredients including flour, nutmeg, salt baking powder, cinnamon.
  • Add dry ingredients into wet and stir until just combined.
  • Form dough into balls, make them small as they spread a bit.
  • Bake for 14 -15 minutes or until lightly brown on edges.
  • Cool.

Eggnog Frosting

  • Combine powdered sugar and egg nog to get a good spreading consistency.
  • Frost cookies and sprinkle with a bit of nutmeg.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
cooling rack with eggnog cookies on it

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