Eggnog Cookies - The Best Ever- Fresh Coast Eats (2024)

Eggnog Cookies are similar to a snickerdoodle cookie with a creamy nutmeg eggnog glaze. These eggnog snickerdoodles are beautiful on a holiday cookie tray and absolutely delicious!

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Every year I make holiday cookie trays to share with family and friends and I always like to mix up the classics with some unique new recipes.

These delicious eggnog cookies are the perfect finishing touch to add to your holiday dessert table or Christmas cookie tray. They are truly one of the best eggnog desserts around!

They go perfectly for parties with a pomegranate mimosa, homemade cranberry bars, polar bear paw print cookies and chocolate orange cake.

This eggnog cookie recipe has a classic snickerdoodle base, with just a touch of creamy eggnog for a luxurious texture and extra punch of holiday nutmeg spice.

The glaze is super simple and it adds the perfect touch of sweetness against the nutmeg and really takes these cookies to the next level!

If you enjoy cooking with this festive holiday beverage, then you will LOVE all my recipes with eggnog!! Check out my eggnog cupcakes and eggnog waffles, eggnog pancakes, and eggnog french toast! But if you'd rather drink it, then here's my traditional eggnog recipe that I make every year.

Before we talk about how to make these cookies, let's cover some basic Eggnog 101.

What is Eggnog?

Eggnog is made from raw eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. It may sound weird, but it's absolutely delicious! It reminds me of melted ice cream with a bit of spice. It's creamy, dreamy, and delicious!

For this recipe, you can buy store-bought or easily make your own following my eggnog recipe!

What is the Best Storebought Eggnog?

Southern Comfort Egg Nog is hands down my favorite store brand.

After doing a bit of research for you guys, I found that these are also very well-liked and popular brands:

• Trader Joes: People say this version has a light spice profile and texture. They also have a light version and an almond nog that's perfect for dairy-free or vegans!
• Organic Valley: I tried this one after reading raving reviews and it did not disappoint!
• C.F. Burger Creamery Deluxe Old Fashion Eggnog: This one is the first one I fell in love with! It's very delicate and smooth.

Ingredients You Need

The list of eggnog cookies ingredients is fairly simple and straightforward using basic baking ingredients plus eggnog.

• Flour: All-purpose flour works great!
• Baking soda, baking powder, and cream of tartar: Work together to help the cookies rise.
• Nutmeg and cinnamon: Classic Christmas flavors to make these fit the season.
• Butter: Adds flavor, adds richness, and makes everything hold together.
• Vanilla: Just a hint to round all the flavors.
• Sugar: The recipe is going to use brown sugar, powdered sugar, and regular granulated sugar.
• Eggs: Binds everything together and adds some flavor to the cookies.
• Eggnog: You can use storebought or make your own!

Equipment

This recipe requires some basic baking tools in order to prepare.

• Baking Sheets
• Utensils
• Pastry Bag
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Mixing Bowl
• Electric Mixer

How to Make Easy Eggnog Cookies

Making this eggnog cookies recipe is super simple! You are going to start by gathering all your ingredients. Don't preheat your oven just yet, because these cookies are going to need a bit of chill time.

1. After you gather all your ingredients together, make the topping first. Combine the nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar and set it aside for later.

2. Next, prepare the dry ingredients for the cookie base by mixing together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set this aside as well.
3. Get a large bowl and combine the room temperature butter with the sugar and vanilla. Use an electric mixer on low until everything is nice and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs and eggnog and continue mixing until everything is well combined.

5. When everything is nice and smooth, you are going to slowly add the flour mixture. For this part, you want to use a wooden spoon rather than an electric mixer. Stir just until everything is well incorporated.

6. Now for the fun part! Using a one-inch cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into one-inch cookie dough balls. Next, dip each ball in the cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg topping mix.
7. Place the cookie dough balls on a plate or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. You will want to chill them for about an hour before baking.

7. When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. If chilled on a plate, transfer the cookies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake the cookies for about 8 minutes or until the edges start to turn slightly brown. Do not overcook. Cool completely before applying the glaze.

9. To glaze the cookies, combine the powdered sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Add the eggnog, adjusting the amount until you reach your desired consistency. Using a spoon or a piping bag, lightly drizzle the glaze over the cookies and allow to set completely before serving.

How to Serve Eggnog Christmas Cookies

• Beverages: This cookie tastes great with a glass of cold eggnog or milk! But you can also pair them with your favorite winter hot cocoa, a cup of coffee, or a holiday hot co*cktail such as mulled wine or a pomegranate mimosa.
• Holiday desserts: These cookies make the perfect addition to a holiday dessert tray for parties! You can also serve some chocolate dipped pineapple, peanut butter balls, and strawberry cheesecake cookies.
• Gifts: Pack up these cookies and give them away to family and friends for the holidays.

Expert Tips

Here are just a few tips to follow to ensure you end up with the best eggnog cookies.

• Chill time: These cookies cook up better after chilling in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This allows time for the flavors to develop and prevents them from spreading out too much on the tray.
• Add icing to cooled cookies: The cookies must be fully cooled before icing.
• Use a cookie scoop: This makes for even-sized cookies which look better but also cook more evenly. If you don't have one, a tablespoon measure works well too!
• Make ahead: Yes, simply roll out the cookie dough balls ahead of time and store in the freezer. Make sure you thaw slightly in the fridge before baking.
• Best shape: Lightly push down on each ball before baking.
• Less eggnog flavor: Omit the eggnog in the glaze and use regular milk for a more subtle eggnog flavor, coming just from the cookie.

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