In the realm of holiday baking, few treats evoke the spirit of Christmas quite like eggnog shortbread cookies. These delectable morsels combine the rich, creamy flavors of eggnog with the classic buttery goodness of shortbread, creating a festive and indulgent treat that is sure to warm hearts and spread cheer. This article presents a collection of three enticing eggnog shortbread cookie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved holiday classic. From the traditional Eggnog Shortbread Cookies with their melt-in-your-mouth texture to the Eggnog Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies filled with a luscious eggnog custard, and the Eggnog Shortbread Bars with their irresistible combination of shortbread crust and eggnog filling, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article guides you through the process of creating these delightful cookies, ensuring that your holiday baking is a success.
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EGGNOG SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Buttery shortbread cookies filled with eggnog spices of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Provided by Naomi Andres
Categories Dessert
Time 39m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. LIne two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using a handheld mixer beat the butter on high speed until creamy. Add the icing sugar, cornstarch, flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon and turn the mixer onto low speed at first and then increase the speed to high and beat until mixture is fluffy and light in color.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter placing 12 cookies on each pan. Bake the cookies one pan at a time for 24 minutes or until their undersides are lightly golden brown.
- Place the extra icing sugar in a small bowl and roll each cookie in the icing sugar to coat as soon as they come out of the oven being careful not to burn yourself or break the cookies.
- Let the cookies cool fully on a wire rack. Enjoy!
EGGNOG SHORTBREAD COOKIES
These Eggnog Shortbread Cookies are a fantastic holiday bite! A little eggnog icing and an easy spiced shortbread cookie make for a killer Christmas cookie that you'll want to make every year.
Provided by Michelle Weiner
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until it just becomes light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. On low speed, beat until the dough just starts to come together, about 3 minutes.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press together to form a log. Divide the dough in half and form each piece of dough into a 6-inch log. Wrap in parchment paper and chill for at least 2 hours, up to two days.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice each log into ¼ to ¾ inch slices and evenly space on the baking sheets. You should have about 40 cookies.
- Bake until the bottom edges of the cookies just start to brown, 14-16 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.
- Whisk the powdered sugar and eggnog liqueur together until smooth. If needed add additional liqueur or powdered sugar to get a consitency that is thick enough to ice the cookie with.
- Evenly spread the icing on the cookies, about ½ teaspoon per cookie, and if you want, add luster dust or other sprinkles and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 41 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GLAZED EGGNOG SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Glazed shortbread cookies flavored with eggnog and cinnamon adding a subtle flavor of the classic holiday drink.
Provided by Kelly
Categories Dessert
Time 1h43m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt.
- In mixer bowl, cream butter, eggnog and icing sugar together until smooth and fluffy. About 2 minutes.
- Turn mixer on low and slowly add flour mixture. Continue to mix on low until dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper to about 1/4" - 1/2" thickness depending on your preference. Refrigerate rolled out dough for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Remove dough from the refrigerator and using a cookie cutter, cut in shapes. Transfer the cut cookie dough to the prepared baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until cookies are slightly golden on bottom edges. Cool on a wire rack.
- Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all the dough is used up.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie (without any toppings), Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 7 g
EGGNOG SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Shortbread cookies are light, buttery and barely sweet, so I like to dress them up with new flavor combinations. Here a touch of nutmeg and cinnamon along with a dash of rum add the familiar flavors of eggnog. Finishing the cookies with a drizzle of white chocolate adds a sweet silkiness that's reminiscent of the creamy holiday beverage.
Provided by Dan Langan
Categories dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Very lightly spray two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the nutmeg, cinnamon and salt together on low speed. Once combined, increase the speed to medium and beat until very smooth, about 1 minute.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and the paddle with a rubber spatula and add the rum and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the flour and mix on low until uniformly combined. Scrape the bowl and paddle and then use your spatula to give the dough one final mix to ensure that everything is evenly combined.
- Divide the dough in half and place one half in each prepared pan. Use your hand to spread and flatten the dough to evenly cover the bottom of each pan. If the dough sticks, coat your hand in some granulated sugar.
- Whisk the egg yolk and cream together in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the dough (you won't use all of the egg wash). Avoid brushing the egg wash onto the edge of the pan. Sprinkle each pan with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the remaining granulated sugar. Use a fork to pierce the dough all over. Optionally, use an approximately 1-inch round cookie cutter to remove the center bit of dough; this will help the shortbread bake evenly and prevents breakage when cutting.
- Bake both pans side-by-side on the center rack of the oven until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes, turning the pans about halfway through baking to ensure even browning. Allow the cookies to cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn them out onto a cutting board and slice each disk into 12 wedges. Transfer the wedges to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl in 10-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until smooth. Spoon the melted chips into a small resealable sandwich bag or small disposable piping bag and snip off the tip to create a small opening. Drizzle the chocolate over the warm shortbreads. Enjoy warm or room temperature. To store the cookies, allow them to cool and place them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
EGGNOG COOKIES I
What a delectable treat for Eggnog lovers everywhere! These cookies have a wonderful spicy aroma and are great tasting. The fragrance of nutmeg and cinnamon will infuse your home with holiday spirit as you bake these cookies. They make delicious gifts and are a welcome addition to cookie exchanges.
Provided by Maureen
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Cream sugar and butter until light. Add eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks; beat at medium speed with mixer until smooth. Add flour mixture and beat at low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. Bake 20 to 23 minutes until bottoms turn light brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
EGGNOG COOKIES
This cookie's flavor fits right into the holiday spirit-pick your favorite cookie cutter shapes to make them even more festive! -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggnog, baking soda and nutmeg. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and chill 1 hour. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using floured 3-1/2-in. cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with colored sugar. , Bake at 350° until edges are lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Cool on wire racks. If desired, decorate with frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EGGNOG SHORTBREAD
Rich and with a different twist: nutmeg! These little hummers are great on a Christmas platter. If you would to fancy them up a bit dip one end into melted white chocolate and sprinkle with nutmeg sugar while still warm. Yum!!
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 1 casserole pan, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl.
- Using hands rub ingredients together until perfectly blended.
- Pack mixture into a 9x13 pan that has been lined w/ waxed paper.
- Prick mixture well with a fork.
- Bake until a pale brown.
- Cut into small squares as soon as taken from the oven.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the butter and eggs. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cookies.
- Make sure the butter is cold before you start baking. This will help the cookies keep their shape in the oven.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape even more.
- Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will make the cookies dry.
- Let the cookies cool completely before you frost them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
These eggnog shortbread cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make these cookies perfect every time. So get baking and enjoy these delicious cookies!
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