Cozy Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies
Tender and buttery snickerdoodle cookies infused with eggnog and coated in a nutmeg cinnamon sugar for a cozy, festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (345 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar, divided (1 cup for dough, ½ cup for coating)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 ml) eggnog (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided (1 tsp in dough, 1 tsp in coating)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (in coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
- Beat in the egg, then add the eggnog and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ½ teaspoon nutmeg for the coating.
- Portion dough into 1 ½ inch balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Roll each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-nutmeg sugar coating.
- Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. Cream butter and sugar well for best texture. Dough can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor and ease rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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