Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Best Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies
Delight in the festive season with these soft and chewy eggnog cookies, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Finally, stir in the eggnog and walnuts if using.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- These cookies are best served fresh, but can be kept in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cookies, Eggnog Cookies, Holiday Recipes