Perfectly Soft Frosted Eggnog Cookies with holiday spices, eggnog topped with a creamy frosting and festive sprinkles.
Eggnog cookies are a favorite around here so I had to add one more version I’ve been dying to try to our holiday cookie platter this year.
The cookies are wonderfully soft, fluffy and melt-in-your mouth good. The light, creamy eggnog frosting comes together easily in one bowl and gives the cookies the perfect festive touch.
I wrapped these up for a friend’s holiday party and everyone was slightly obsessed with the melt-away texture and warm spices.
The festive sprinkles make them the perfect addition to any holiday gathering or on Santa’s cookie plate.
Yields 15
Soft Frosted Eggnog Cookies with holiday spices, eggnog topped with a creamy frosting.
25 minPrep Time
12 minCook Time
37 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, measured correctly (spoon and sweetp/level method)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
1/4 cup eggnog
Eggnog Frosting
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons eggnog
1/4 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars together for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, rum extract and eggnog, until combined.
- Turn mixer to low and slowly add the dry ingredients, until just combined. Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoonful and drop onto prepared baking sheet 2-inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will continue to cook while cooling. Spread with frosting and top with festive sprinkles.
- To make the frosting:
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream butter for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add rum extract (if using) and eggnog, one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency or flavor is reached. Taste and add cinnamon, nutmeg and rum extract, if desired. Beat for an addition two minutes smooth. Frost cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Adapted from Taste of Home
More eggnog treats:
Glazed Eggnog Shortbread Cookies
If you need to find more holiday cookies, you can find all my cookies HERE or stop by my cookies board on Pinterest and follow along to stay up to date: