These eggnog cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season. Soft vanilla cookies are filled with a rich nutmeg buttercream, making them perfect for a festive holiday party dessert.

This recipe allows you to make ahead, ensuring you have a delicious sweet on hand for gatherings or cozy nights at home.

Festive Eggnog Sandwich Cookies

These sandwich cookies feature soft vanilla cookies that are perfectly spiced with nutmeg and filled with a creamy nutmeg buttercream. The recipe yields about 12 sandwich cookies and takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and assemble.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for buttercream)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for buttercream)
• 1-2 tablespoons milk (for buttercream, if needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Prepare the Nutmeg Buttercream: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and nutmeg, mixing until well combined. If the buttercream is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
7. Assemble the Sandwich Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of nutmeg buttercream on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
8. Serve: Enjoy your eggnog sandwich cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 26g