Eggnog Cookies

MAKES: 28 cookies

COOK TIME: 11 Min

You know what kind of cookies are good for dunkin' in eggnog? Eggnog Cookies, of course! These spiced cookies will make a great addition to your holiday cookie platter!

What You'll Need

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup eggnog
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
4 tablespoons eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Nutmeg for sprinkling

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg yolks one at a time and mix until combined. Beat in eggnog and rum and vanilla extracts. Slowly add in flour mixture until well combined. Place heaping teaspoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
Bake 11 to 13 minutes, or until light golden on bottom. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
To make the Frosting, in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter, eggnog, and rum extract until creamy. Slowly add confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth. Frost cookies and sprinkle with nutmeg.