Description
Bring the taste of the holidays into your home with these Christmas Eggnog Sugar Cookies. Buttery, soft sugar cookies are topped with a creamy eggnog glaze and festive sprinkles, delivering cozy warmth in every bite. These cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges, gifting, or simply indulging in the spirit of the season. Whether you’re seeking easy holiday desserts, baking day treats, or Christmas cookie ideas, this easy recipe fits right in with your favorite food ideas and dessert traditions. It’s a sweet way to spread holiday cheer with minimal fuss!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons eggnog
1 cup powdered sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix to form a soft dough.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and cut into holiday shapes.
7. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 9–11 minutes.
8. Let cookies cool completely. Mix eggnog and powdered sugar to make the glaze.
9. Spoon glaze over cookies and top with nutmeg, cinnamon, and sprinkles.
10. Let the glaze set before storing or serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape when baking.
Letting the glaze set completely before storing keeps the cookies from sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, eggnog sugar cookies, Christmas baking, easy cookie recipe