Best 6 Tasty Eggnog Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Christmas with our delightful Eggnog Cookies. These soft and chewy cookies capture the essence of the holiday season with every bite. Perfectly spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, they are sure to warm your heart and fill your home with the aroma of festive cheer.

Our collection of Eggnog Cookie recipes offers a variety of tempting options to suit every taste. From classic Eggnog Cookies rolled in powdered sugar to decadent Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies filled with a sweet and tangy jam, there's a recipe here for everyone to enjoy.

For those who love a chewy cookie with a hint of crunch, our Eggnog Snickerdoodles are a must-try. Coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, these cookies are a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

If you prefer a soft and fluffy cookie, our Eggnog Sugar Cookies are the perfect choice. Decorated with festive sprinkles or a drizzle of icing, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

And for a unique twist on a classic, our Eggnog Cheesecake Cookies combine the flavors of eggnog and cheesecake into one irresistible bite. With a creamy cheesecake filling and a crispy cookie crust, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey of baking Eggnog Cookies that will make your holiday season truly special.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EGGNOG COOKIES



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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

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup eggnog
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Colored sugar
Vanilla frosting, optional

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 COOKIE DIPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Eggnog Cookie Dippers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, large eggs, kosher salt, sugar, eggnog, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, nutmeg

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 large eggs, using only egg whites (Reserved from eggnog recipe)
1 pinch kosher salt
⅓ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons, divided
¼ cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
powdered sugar, for garnish
nutmeg, freshly grated, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (170˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites and salt with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. You should be able to turn the bowl upside down without anything falling out. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggnog, vanilla, and remaining ⅓ cup (65 G) sugar until incorporated. Sift in the flour and and fold with a rubber spatula to combine. Fold in ⅓ of the egg whites until incorporated, then add the rest and fold until just combined.
  • Transfer the dough to a piping bag or zip-top bag fitted with a medium round tip.
  • Working quickly, pipe 12 4-inch (10 cm) long and 1-inch (2 cm) wide cookies onto each baking sheet. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges. Do not allow to get too dark.
  • Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely. Use a sieve to sprinkle powdered sugar over the tops. Finish with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 2 grams

EGGNOG COOKIES I



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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

1 ¼ cups white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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

TASTY EGGNOG COOKIES



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This is a yummy cake type cookie. it is not too sweet but is real good.

Provided by Crystal

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup eggnog
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons eggnog

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and white sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and 1 cup eggnog. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture so it is well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To prepare the icing, put the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Stir in the remaining eggnog one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Spread onto cooled cookies and let dry before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 71.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

COOKIES AND CREAM SLOW COOKER EGGNOG RECIPE BY TASTY



Cookies and Cream Slow Cooker Eggnog Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: eggnog, chocolate sandwich cookies, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, cookie crumb

Provided by Steph Cozza

Categories     Drinks

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 qt eggnog
12 chocolate sandwich cookies
1 cup vanilla ice cream
whipped cream, to garnish
cookie crumb, to garnish

Steps:

  • Add eggnog and sandwich cookies to a blender. Blend until well-combined.
  • Add blended eggnog mixture and ice cream to slow cooker. Stir.
  • Cook on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with whipped cream and sprinkle on cookie crumbs.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 27 grams

DOUBLE WHAMMY EGGNOG COOKIES



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These cookies are an amazing way to use extra eggnog. They've become a new family classic. - Teresa Morris, Laurel, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 tablespoons eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
EGGNOG FROSTING:
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
Additional ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, eggnog and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours., Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until bottoms are brown, 13-16 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the first five frosting ingredients until blended; beat in enough eggnog to reach desired consistency. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will help your cookies taste their best. Fresh eggs, butter, and milk will give your cookies a richer flavor.
  • Chill your dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix your dough. Overmixing will make your cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake your cookies at the right temperature. The temperature in the recipe is important for getting the right texture. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and be dry. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will be soft and gooey.
  • Let your cookies cool before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Eggnog cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make eggnog cookies that are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

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