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Soft Eggnog Cookies with Creamy Frosting Recipe

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Soft Eggnog Cookies with Creamy Frosting are tender, spiced cookies infused with festive flavors of nutmeg, cinnamon, and rum extract, perfectly complemented by a rich, creamy eggnog frosting. These delightful treats are ideal for holiday gatherings, offering a classic seasonal taste in a soft, chewy cookie form.

Ingredients

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Cookie Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp rum extract
  • 1/2 cup eggnog

Eggnog Frosting Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 to 5 Tbsp eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp rum extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon for about 30 seconds to ensure they are well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes and is crucial for a light cookie texture.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Flavors: Add the egg yolks one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing just until each is incorporated. Then mix in the vanilla extract, rum extract, and eggnog. This infusion adds the signature eggnog flavor to your cookie dough.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until everything is combined to prevent overworking the dough, which could make the cookies tough.
  5. Shape Cookies: Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and drop them onto baking sheets lined with Silpat or parchment paper. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
  6. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. Remove from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make the Eggnog Frosting: Using the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the 1/2 cup unsalted butter on medium-high speed until it turns very pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the rum extract and 3 tablespoons of eggnog, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar. Adjust the consistency by adding more eggnog, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  8. Frost and Garnish: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the eggnog frosting over the tops. Finish by sprinkling a little ground nutmeg over the frosting for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
  • You can adjust the ground nutmeg and cinnamon to suit your taste preferences.
  • For a boozy kick, add a splash more rum extract or a tablespoon of actual rum into the frosting.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze the unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months.

Keywords: soft eggnog cookies, eggnog frosting, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, spiced cookies, nutmeg cookies

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