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Holiday Eggnog Cookies with Nutmeg Glaze

These Holiday Eggnog Cookies are soft yet sturdy, filled with cozy spices and topped with a creamy nutmeg glaze, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature, not greasy or melted.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract Can be substituted with maple extract for a sweeter flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons eggnog (store-bought, non-alcoholic) Can be replaced with milk or half-and-half.
Optional
  • Holiday sprinkles For a festive touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a mixer, beat the butter and powdered sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and rum extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Divide dough into two disks, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roll the dough 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick on a powdered sugar dusted counter.
  3. Cut shapes and place on baking sheets, spaced at least 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until edges begin to color. Cool on pan for 1 minute, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Finishing
  1. Whisk glaze ingredients together, adding eggnog slowly until desired thickness.
  2. Dip or spread glaze on cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired. Let glaze dry completely before storing.

Notes

These cookies pair well with coffee, hot cocoa, or chai tea. They keep well in an airtight container for 4-5 days.