If you love eggnog, then you’re going to love these delicious Eggnog Cookies! And even if you don’t love the classic holiday drink, we think you’ll still love these cookies (they’re that good!)
For this recipe, adding the eggnog not only adds flavor, but also helps the cookie to be extra soft and chewy with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and eggnog, of course.
It’s also topped with a delicious eggnog glaze that makes them just sweet enough but not too rich.
For more, try Eggnog Snickerdoodles or whip up a glass of homemade Eggnog!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Soft and puffy. They have an almost cake-like texture that is just melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
- For eggnog fans. These Christmas cookies are packed with that classic Christmas taste!
- Simple ingredients. Besides the eggnog, the ingredients are pantry staples. And the steps are simple!
Eggnog Cookies Ingredients
- Unsalted butter (3/4 cup, room temperature): Creams with sugar to create a soft, tender crumb and rich flavor.
- Granulated sugar (1 cup): Sweetens and helps the cookies bake pale and soft.
- Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons): Adds warm bakery aroma that complements the spices.
- Eggnog (1/2 cup): Brings classic holiday flavor and extra moisture for a plush texture.
- Egg yolks (2): Add richness and help the cookies stay soft and chewy.
- All-purpose flour (2 ¼ cups): Provides structure so cookies keep their shape.
- Baking powder (1 1/2 teasppons): Lifts the dough for a light, cake like bite.
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon): Balances sweetness and sharpens the spices.
- Ground nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon): Signature eggnog spice that makes the flavor pop.
- Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon): Adds cozy warmth and rounds out the spice profile.
Glaze
- Powdered sugar, sifted (1 1/2 cups): Creates a smooth, velvety glaze that sets nicely.
- Eggnog for glaze (3–4 tablespoons): Thins the glaze and doubles down on eggnog flavor.
- Vanilla for glaze (½ teaspoon): Boosts aroma and balances sweetness.
- Dash of cinnamon: Adds a final hint of spice to the glaze.
How to Make Eggnog Cookies
PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F.
BATTER. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add ¾ cup butter and 1 cup sugar. Cream on medium speed. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and ½ cup eggnog and mix until incorporated. Add 2 egg yolks and mix until fluffy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough out using a cookie scoop and place it onto a greased cookie sheet, or line the pan with parchment paper.
BAKE. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
GLAZE. While the cookies are cooling, mix 1½ cups powdered sugar, 3-4 tablespoons eggnog, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze and let set on wax paper or parchment paper.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Mix just until combined to keep the crumb tender, then bake until edges are barely golden.
- If the dough feels soft, chill 20 to 30 minutes for easier scooping and thicker cookies.
- Let cookies cool completely before glazing, then allow glaze to set for clean stacking.
Eggnog Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teasppons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 3-4 tablespoons Eggnog
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a stand mixer, add butter and sugar and cream together. Add vanilla and eggnog and mix until incorporated. Add egg yolks and mix until fluffy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough out using a cookie scoop and place onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 – 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
- While cookies are cooling, make frosting by mixing together the sifted powdered sugar, eggnog, vanilla and cinnamon.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Cover and store in the fridge for 1-2 days before baking, or freeze for up to 3 months. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
Store baked and frosted cookies for 5-7 days in an airtight container on the counter, or store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
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This recipe was originally published November 2014.
Eggnog in cookies? Yes, please! So soft & love the taste that the eggnog brings!
Im not a big fan of eggnog but I’ll take it in the form of a cookie! I like the spices in this cookie.
Im usually not an eggnog fan, but I do like your eggnog recipe and I like these cookies. So maybe I am a fan after all.
We made these last year & they were a big hit! My husband loves eggnog, so these were a real treat for him!
They taste good But ran when I put them on the pan because they were so thin. When baked they were barely formed. Not sure what I did wrong.
It is hard to know. Did you follow the recipe, exactly?
It looks yummy! But more imnportant: A big and jolly Merry Christmas all the way from Sweden. I hope you have a blessed day without so many hours online!
These recipes look great, Kristin! Merry Christmas to you and all the family!
Thanks so much!! Merry Christmas!
I’am still cOnfused. So how much sugar do you use or is the glaze that gives it the sweetness you need?
Egg nog cookies don’t have the amount t of sugar required listed.
we would all love to know how much sugar. I’ve got the butter in the bowl and am stuck on the sugar ordeal…
I was just in your situation!
I did equal parts butter to sugar (split 1/2 and 1/2 between white and light brown). They came out awesome 🙂 Hope this helpS! also found that it took a bit longer time to bake than expected. But the final product is delicious.