Chewy Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog Cookies are the holiday shortcut you didn’t know you needed—soft, buttery, and packed with that creamy nutmeg-spiced flavor everyone loves. No chilling, no fuss, just simple cookie dough that bakes up golden and festive in minutes. A quick eggnog glaze takes them from “yum” to “where have these been all my life?” Recipe below!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup eggnog
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolk and eggnog.
- Stir in dry ingredients until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls on parchment.
- Bake 350°F for 10–12 minutes — edges just barely set.
Tips & Variations
- A sprinkle of nutmeg or powdered sugar on top makes them extra fancy
- Freeze the dough ahead — bake from frozen when the craving (or chaos) hits! 😉
Love soft, chewy cookies? Check out these chewy Christmas Sugar Cookies and these soft and spiced Gingerbread Cookies!
