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Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting
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Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting

Soft, tender Eggnog Cookies topped with a fluffy Eggnog Buttercream for the ultimate holiday treat. Filled with warm nutmeg and classic eggnog flavor, these easy no-chill cookies come together quickly and deliver festive sweetness in every bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 237kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Eggnog Buttercream

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4-5 tablespoon eggnog
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl or a bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until creamy, about 2-3 minutes .
  • Add the egg and beat until well combined.
  • Add the vanilla, spices, eggnog, salt, and baking powder.
  • Beat until combined. The mixture might seem lumpy, that's okay.
  • Add the flour and mix until combined.
  • Roll the dough into 1 ½ tablespoon cookie dough balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-11 minutes. Edges should be slightly golden. Don't over bake. If you want the edges perfectly round and a bit thicker, take a bowl or a glass slightly larger than the cookies, place it upside down over each cookie, and swirl it around a few times.

Frosting

  • In a large bowl beat the butter until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the eggnog, a dash of salt, dash of nutmeg, and powdered sugar and beat until creamy.
  • Add additional eggnog, 1 tablespoon at time, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Frost the cooled cookies. This recipe makes plenty of frosting so frost the cookies liberally!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg