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Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Buttercream

Chewy eggnog cookies topped with a rich eggnog buttercream. Your favorite holiday beverage in cookie form!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 36 Cookies
Calories 162kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 2 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 ¼ Cup White Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Butter Softened
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • ½ Cup Eggnog

For the Eggnog Buttercream

  • 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • ⅓ Cup Eggnog
  • ¼ Cup Butter Softened
  • Nutmeg For Garnish If Desired

Instructions

For the Cookies

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in eggs, eggnog,cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and vanilla.
  • Gradually add flour a little at a time until just combined.
  • Chill dough for 30-60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Cool completely.

For the Frosting

  • In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add eggnog as needed until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Spread icing onto cookies, and sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg