Description
Experience the warmth of the holidays with these Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with festive flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and rich eggnog, these cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet evenings at home. With a simple recipe that creates joyful memories in every bite, you’ll want to make these delightful treats a holiday tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar mixture (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and eggnog.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Roll dough into balls and coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg