Description
These Eggnog Cookies are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Soft and chewy with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, these cookies capture the classic flavors of eggnog in a delightful cookie form. Enhanced with optional white chocolate chips and a touch of rum extract, they bake quickly and make a perfect accompaniment to holiday gatherings or a cozy winter snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional, for extra flavor)
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and rum extract (if using) until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Add White Chocolate Chips: If desired, gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough for added sweetness and texture.
- Bake the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving ample space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Remember, the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the festive flavors of your eggnog cookies!
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added, to ensure soft cookies.
- The rum extract is optional but adds authentic eggnog flavor.
- White chocolate chips add a nice sweetness but can be omitted for a more traditional spice flavor.
- Cookies firm up as they cool so avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: eggnog cookies, holiday cookies, spiced cookies, white chocolate chip cookies, festive dessert
