Description
Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect festive treat for your holiday gatherings. These soft, chewy cookies combine the classic flavors of eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg, enveloped in a delightful cinnamon sugar coating. With their warm, inviting aroma and cozy texture, they are sure to bring joy and nostalgia to every celebration. Easy to make and utterly delicious, these cookies will quickly become a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggnog and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets; roll each ball in cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg