Description
Soft, buttery Eggnog Cookies topped with a creamy eggnog frosting and a light sprinkle of nutmeg. These cookies are gently spiced, festive, and perfect for holiday baking, cookie swaps, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Eggnog Cookies
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large egg yolks (whites discarded)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon rum extract
⅓ cup eggnog
Creamy Eggnog Frosting
⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon rum extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3–5 tablespoons eggnog
1–2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickness)
Instructions
Eggnog Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and rum extract until smooth.
Mix in eggnog on low speed until combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Scoop 1–1½ tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake for 8–11 minutes, until tops are set and edges are lightly golden.
Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Eggnog Frosting
Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
Add 2 cups powdered sugar, nutmeg, salt, and rum extract. Mix on low, then increase speed.
Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, alternating with eggnog, until desired consistency is reached.
If frosting is too soft, beat in cornstarch 1 tablespoon at a time.
Frost completely cooled cookies and optionally sprinkle with extra nutmeg.
Notes
Make sure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
For flatter cookies, gently press dough balls before baking.
Cornstarch thickens frosting without making it overly sweet—great for piping or thicker spreads.
Cookies can be baked a day ahead and frosted later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg