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Eggnog Snickerdoole Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Servings 32 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • cup eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until smooth. Add sugar and mix on medium speed until creamy.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the egg, and beat until combined. Add the eggnog and vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until the dough is fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture and beat on low just until combined.
  • Cover the dough refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  • In a bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Form dough into 1-inch balls, roll in the cinnamon sugar, then place on the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 minutes.

Notes

The dough can remain in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
 
Adapted from Abajillianrecipes.com