Description
Treat your taste buds to the magic of the holidays with these Eggnog Snickerdoodles! These delightful cookies combine the creamy richness of eggnog and warm spices, creating a festive treat that’s soft and chewy in the center with a satisfying crisp on the edges. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, this easy recipe requires no chilling time, making it a fantastic choice for last-minute baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg plus 2 large yolks
- 2 teaspoons rum extract
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and extracts; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar and nutmeg for coating.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in the sugar-nutmeg mixture, and place on prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes or until set on top. Cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg