Description
Celebrate the holidays with these Cozy Eggnog Sugar Cookies — a soft, buttery treat kissed with the warm flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon. Perfect for cookie swaps, cozy evenings, or festive dessert trays, these quick and easy cookies capture everything you love about classic sugar cookies with a delicious seasonal twist. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast bakes, easy holiday desserts, or new winter snack ideas, this easy recipe is a must-try for your next baking session.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup eggnog
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
4. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix well. Pour in eggnog and beat until fully combined.
5. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, forming a soft dough.
6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart.
7. Lightly sprinkle each dough ball with cinnamon sugar.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and tops are crackled.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Serve warm or allow to cool completely before storing.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a tiny pinch of ground cloves to the dry mix.
If your dough feels too soft, chill for 20 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
These cookies make perfect edible gifts—just wrap in parchment and tie with string.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: eggnog sugar cookies, holiday cookies, cozy cookies, easy dessert, soft sugar cookies