Spiced Eggnog Delight Cookies
Indulge in the rich, festive flavors of winter with these Spiced Eggnog Delight Cookies. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies encapsulate the essence of holiday cheer with their delightful eggnog flavor, kissed by warm spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. Each bite offers a nostalgic taste that transports you to cozy family gatherings and joyful celebrations. These cookies are ideal for holiday gift-giving, making them a cherished addition to cookie exchanges, as they bring warmth and sweetness to any occasion.
72
Servings
30
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
white sugar
1 1/4 cups (granulated)
butter
3/4 cup (softened)
eggnog
1/2 cup (store-bought or homemade)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
egg yolks
2 (large eggs, separated)
ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon (freshly grated preferred)
all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups (sifted)
baking powder
1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C), ensuring it’s ready for baking.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the white sugar and softened butter using an electric mixer. Beat until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
4
Add the eggnog, vanilla extract, and egg yolks to the creamed sugar and butter. Continue to mix at medium speed until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
5
Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix the dough.
6
Using a teaspoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
7
Lightly sprinkle the tops of the cookies with an extra dash of ground nutmeg for added flavor.
8
Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until the bottoms are a light golden brown.
9
Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
1.1g
Fat
4.8g
Carbs
0.25g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spiced Eggnog Delight Cookies?
They are soft and chewy cookies featuring festive flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 72 cookies.
What is the required oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit or 150 degrees Celsius.
How long should I bake the cookies?
Bake the cookies for 20 to 23 minutes until the bottoms are light golden brown.
Can I use homemade eggnog for this recipe?
Yes, you can use either store-bought or homemade eggnog.
What kind of sugar is required?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of granulated white sugar.
Should I use whole eggs or just yolks?
You should use 2 large egg yolks for this recipe.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 30 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 1.1g of fat.
What are the primary spices used?
The primary spices are ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon.
What type of flour is needed?
You need 2 1/4 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
Should the butter be cold or softened?
The 3/4 cup of butter should be softened before creaming with sugar.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are described as being perfectly soft and chewy.
Are these cookies suitable for a cookie exchange?
Yes, they are ideal for holiday gift-giving and cookie exchanges.
How much baking powder is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
Is freshly grated nutmeg recommended?
Yes, freshly grated nutmeg is preferred for the best flavor.
How much space should be between cookies on the sheet?
Leave about 1 inch of space between each rounded dough ball.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
No, you should use an ungreased cookie sheet for this recipe.
When should I move the cookies to a wire rack?
Allow them to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
How much protein is in each cookie?
There is 0.25g of protein per cookie.
What is the carbohydrate count per cookie?
Each cookie contains 4.8g of carbohydrates.
What category of cookie is this?
These are classified as Drop Cookies.
What should be sprinkled on top before baking?
Lightly sprinkle the tops with an extra dash of ground nutmeg for added flavor.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the bottoms turn a light golden brown.
How many total ingredients are used?
There are 9 ingredients required for this recipe.
What type of vanilla extract should I use?
The recipe recommends 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
What mixer speed is used for combining the wet ingredients?
Continue to mix at medium speed until all wet ingredients are well combined.
How much cinnamon is in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What size should the dough balls be?
Drop rounded balls of dough using a teaspoon.
What is the first step of the recipe?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.