These Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle, perfect for holiday baking. Infused with the warm flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, they make for cozy treats during the festive season.

Ideal for Christmas cookies and winter desserts, this recipe combines the sweetness of traditional snickerdoodles with the creamy essence of eggnog, creating a unique addition to your sweet bakes collection.

Festive Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies

These cookies are soft and chewy, with a delightful eggnog flavor and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 30 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, eggnog, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
7. Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 21g