These Eggnog Snickerdoodles are a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie, perfect for the holiday season. Infused with the rich flavors of eggnog and warm spices, they make a wonderful addition to your Christmas cookie platter.
This recipe combines the traditional snickerdoodle texture with the festive taste of eggnog, making them a must-try for your holiday baking.
Festive Eggnog Snickerdoodles
These cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating a deliciously sweet treat. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Eggnog: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the eggnog and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
