These Eggnog Cookies are a big time holiday favorite cookie recipe!
Are you a lover of all things eggnog? You’ll love these Eggnog Cookies. They have a good eggnog flavor, and I love the sprinkle of extra nutmeg on the tops of the cookies. You can plan to dunk them in milk… or eggnog… or Irish Coffee Eggnog (a good holiday cocktail!) Or eat with a glass of my very decadent Eggnog Punch!
Do you have to use eggnog for these Eggnog Cookies?
These are Eggnog Cookies, so it wouldn’t make sense for you to use anything but eggnog in these cookies. It seems like an odd question, but it’s a question that has been asked! You can buy already prepared eggnog in the dairy section of your grocery store during the holiday season (Thanksgiving through Christmas). The recipe calls for 1/2 cup eggnog, so you’ll have extra to drink! If you really would like some “super eggnog” flavor, I suggest buying eggnog extract and adding a teaspoon to the recipe. Read on to find more recipes you can make with your leftover eggnog!
What kind of texture do these Eggnog Cookies have?
If you’re hoping for a crisp and crunchy cookie, these cookies don’t have that texture. Eggnog Cookies are full of creamy eggnog, so they have a cakey texture. They have a good eggnog flavor with the added spice of extra nutmeg. They’re delicious!
Can you freeze Eggnog Cookies?
Yes, these Eggnog Cookies do freeze well. You can make them ahead and place freeze them in a well-sealed container. Freeze in layers separated by wax paper. I’d say they’ll stay pretty fresh for about 30 days. Just take them out of the freezer when you’re ready to serve them, and let them come to room temperature.
If you love eggnog, you will probably enjoy these eggnog sweet treats too. And you’ll have leftover eggnog after making these Eggnog Cookies, so make some more eggnog goodies!
- Spiked Eggnog Custard
- Eggnog Fudge
- Fudgy Eggnog Pretzel Bark
- Eggnog Biscotti
- Eggnog Pie
- Glazed Eggnog Bread
And if you’re looking for eggnog breakfast recipes, consider making my Eggnog French Toast Casserole. It’s a good one for holiday mornings with the relatives! No Yeast Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are quite delicious too (they’re my favorite!) Cinnamon Eggnog Scones and Eggnog Cranberry Muffins are delicious to drink with coffee. Overnight Eggnog Coffee Cake with Nog Glaze is a nice make-ahead choice. Eggnog Pancakes are really good too! And my family’s favorite is my Eggnog Monkey Bread. So many eggnog breakfast choices!
Be sure to add these to your holiday baking list. There is always someone in the room who is a huge eggnog lover!
If you’re looking for more Christmas cookie recipes, you might like to try my Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies or these Strawberry Sandwich Cookies. Butter Dream Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Cookies and Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are great holiday cookie recipes to try too!
Eggnog Cookies
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1¼ cups granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup (1½ sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Use 350 degrees for more browned bottom cookies.
- In a small bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg). In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the sugar and butter. Add the remaining ingredients and beat at medium speed until smooth. Mix in the dry ingredients and beat at low speed just until blended.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, 1 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms turn light brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
I am wanting to add white chocolate and dried cranberries to this recipe. Do you think that would mess up the dough?
No idea!
Do you have a recipe for rum eggnog cake? We love rum cake for the holidays I was wondering if the eggnog would bring it over the top..
I do not, but it sounds like something I need to make!
I haven’t made these yet but will for a coming meeting. I would like to add either brandy or bourbon which I’ve never added to any cookie recipe so far. Any suggestions on when to add the alcohol and the amount?
I think adding a liquid to this cookie recipe is not going to work.
Hello, can I add an extra 1/2 cup of eggnog to this recipe? We like a lot of eggnog.
Don’t add more eggnog– the recipe will not turn out. You can buy eggnog extract though to get more of an eggnog flavor.
Would you use eggnog extract in addition to vanilla and, if so, the recommended amount of eggnog extract? Thanks!
You can replace the vanilla extract with eggnog extract.
Easy to make. very, very yummy. I love this. I’m adding this to my Christmas cookie list.. Fantastic!!!!!!
Yum! These taste like a sugar cookies but the texture is like a cakey biscuit. I reduced the sugar from 1 1/4 cups to just 1 cup and they’re still divine.
These cookies are great. Am wondering what they would be like with just buttermilk and see if they taste like kringlas?
You could certainly try!
Sorry y’all did not care for this recipe. Should have cut down the sugar, they were way too sweet, and chewy. The spices got lost. Doubt I’ll make these again.
Everyone , I gave some eggnog cookies too love them. The best cookies recipe I have very make. Thank you.
I used a sugar substitute and unfortunately mixing the dough was problematic. The dough got stuck in the beaters. The cookies turned out so-so.
Unfortunately, using sugar substitutes can be tricky. I’m sure that affected the outcome. Sorry!