Classic Eggnog Sugar Cookies
These Classic Eggnog Sugar Cookies are a must-bake if you want a holiday treat that everyone in the family will love and that you won’t want to share.
These cookies have the warm taste of nutmeg, the creamy taste of eggnog, and the soft texture of sugar cookies that everyone loves.
They are great for holiday cookie trays, baking with the kids, or just having by the tree with a drink of eggnog or hot cocoa.
For years, my family has loved this recipe in my kitchen.
The whole home smells like the holidays every time I make them, and my kids can’t wait to eat one right out of the oven.
Plus, they’re really easy to create, even if you don’t know how to bake cookies.
Let’s start baking! 🎄
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 ¾ cups of flour for all purposes
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus more for dusting)
- 1 cup of butter that hasn’t been salted and is soft
- 1 ¼ cups of sugar in granules
- 1 big egg
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of eggnog
To make the glaze:
- 1 cup of sugar in powder form
- 2 to 3 teaspoons of eggnog
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
Tools Needed:
- Bowls for mixing
- Mixer by hand or mixer by stand
- Spoons and cups for measuring
- Baking sheets
- Paper for parchment
- A rack for cooling
- Use a spoon or whisk to make the glaze.
Preparation Steps
- In a larger basin, mix together the nutmeg, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Put aside.
- In a big basin, use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to combine the softened butter and sugar until they are light and fluffy. This should take approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla essence, and eggnog and mix until everything is well blended. It’s okay if the mixture looks a little curdled.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until they are barely mixed. Put about 1 spoonful of dough for each cookie on a baking sheet coated with parchment paper. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until the edges are just starting to turn brown.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla until smooth while the cookies cool. Sprinkle nutmeg on top of the cooled cookies and drizzle.
Tips & Variations
- Use Ingredients at Room Temperature: Softened butter and eggs at room temperature help the dough blend uniformly, which makes ideal cookies.
- Don’t bake them too long. The edges should be gently golden and the biscuits should seem set. After you take them out, they will keep baking on the tray.
- The nutmeg is the most important part! The freshly grated nutmeg gives these cookies a rich, toasty flavor that makes them stand out.
- Let Kids Help Glaze: Kids can easily drizzle the simple eggnog glaze over the cookies with a spoon. Fun = messy!
- If the dough is too sticky, put it in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.
- No eggnog? Add a little vanilla and nutmeg to heavy cream.
- Add Cinnamon: For extra more flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon into the glaze.
- Add red and green sprinkles on top before the glaze hardens to make it look festive.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use almond or oat milk with a little nutmeg for the glaze instead of butter.
Storage & Make-Ahead
You can make the dough 1–2 days ahead of time and keep it in the fridge covered firmly. Before baking, let it sit out for a while.
Cookies that have been baked freeze quite well! You can keep them in an airtight container for up to three months.
You can keep cookies at room temperature for up to five days in an airtight container.
If you want to keep them for a long time, freeze them in a single layer in an airtight container for up to three months.
Conclusion
These Classic Eggnog Sugar Cookies are the perfect Christmas treat: soft, sweet, and full of warm flavor.
They’ll be a hit whether you make them for a family event, a cookie exchange, or simply because. If you make this recipe,