Eggnog Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Eggnog Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the warm, spiced flavors of traditional eggnog with a creamy, tangy frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth for frosting.
- Once cookies are cool, apply the cream cheese frosting generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg