Melt in your Mouth EGGNOG COOKIES So Good

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Here’s a delicious recipe for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Eggnog Cookies that’s perfect for the holiday season!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup eggnog

For the Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

For the Cookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and eggnog, beating until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with eggnog, until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and ground nutmeg.
  4. Spread or pipe frosting onto completely cooled cookies.

Optional Garnish:

  • Sprinkle cookies with additional ground nutmeg or festive holiday sprinkles.

Enjoy these soft, spiced eggnog cookies with a mug of hot cocoa or a glass of chilled eggnog! Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting. 🎄

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