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Clara Whitley

Glazed Eggnog Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies flavored with eggnog and nutmeg, topped with a glossy eggnog glaze — simple, cozy, and perfect for holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup eggnog
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp eggnog (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light.
  3. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and eggnog; mix well.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg separately.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients until dough forms.
  6. Scoop onto baking sheets; bake 10–12 minutes.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies and let set.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgSugar: 10g

Notes

• Add extra nutmeg for stronger flavor.
• Store in airtight tin for up to 4 days.
• Freeze unglazed dough balls for later baking.

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