Description
Celebrate the holidays with these soft and buttery Christmas Eggnog Sugar Cookies—perfectly spiced with nutmeg and infused with creamy eggnog flavor. This easy holiday cookie recipe is ideal for Christmas baking, cookie exchanges, festive dessert tables, and cozy winter treats. A perfect choice for quick holiday desserts, easy recipes, and classic Christmas food ideas.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg yolk, eggnog, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
6. Wrap dough and chill for 30 minutes.
7. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
8. Cut into shapes and place on prepared baking sheets.
9. Lightly sprinkle tops with nutmeg.
10. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.
Freshly grated nutmeg gives the best holiday flavor.
Remove cookies from the oven while centers are still soft for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: eggnog cookies, christmas sugar cookies, holiday cookies, easy christmas dessert, festive baking