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Eggnog Cookies

These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They are so soft and delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 155kcal

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Eggnog Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons eggnog add more if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease cookie sheet and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars until fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks, eggnog and vanilla, continue beating until creamy.
  • Add flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Beat on medium until well combined.
  • Roll into one inch balls and place two inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Eggnog Frosting

  • Cream butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add eggnog, nutmeg and cinnamon. Beat for 3 minutes until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle nutmeg over the frosting in desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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