Description
These Cinnamon Eggnog Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with the richness of eggnog. Perfect for festive gatherings or as gifts for loved ones!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup cinnamon chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, eggnog, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the cinnamon chips if using.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra holiday flavor, roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking or drizzle cooled cookies with a simple eggnog glaze.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
