Description
Soft, flavorful cookies infused with the rich taste of eggnog and spices, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggnog, egg, vanilla extract, and rum extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool slightly on the baking sheet and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and consider chilling the dough to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg