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March 14, 2026
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Eggnog sugar cookies are a unique holiday favorite that will become a tradition in your family! The dough is light in flavor and texture, fluffy and has the most delectable eggnog flavor.
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Instructions
1
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
2
In a separate bowl using electric beaters or in a standing mixer, cream the butter and sugar for 3 minutes on medium to high speed until light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until incorporated.
4
Turn the speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture alternating with the eggnog until the dough comes together.
5
Place the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, parchment paper or wax paper and flatten into a round shaped disk.
6
Wrap the dough disk and chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least thirty minutes to overnight.
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Once chilled, preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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Let dough sit for about 10 minutes or until soft enough to roll out.
9
Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick and even.
10
Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes (I like to start at one end of the dough placing the cookie cutters close together).
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Using a spatula, transfer the cut-outs onto a cookie sheet (preferably a lined-silpat cookie sheet).
12
Bake for 10-12 minutes for small cookies and 12-14 minutes for larger cookies rotating the sheet pan halfway through until edges turn golden.
13
Cool cookies on a rack.
For the icing
1
Combine the ingredients in a bowl.
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Use to decorate the cookies.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough for Perfect Texture 🧊Refrigerate your eggnog cookie dough for at least 2 hours before rolling and cutting to prevent spreading and achieve fluffy, tender cookies with defined edges.
- Use Freshly Grated Nutmeg 🌰Add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg to complement the eggnog flavor and elevate the cookie's complexity beyond what pre-ground spices can provide.
- Room Temperature Ingredients Unite 🥣Bring butter, eggs, and eggnog to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification, creating a light and fluffy dough that rises evenly.
- Cream Butter-Sugar Thoroughly 🥄Beat butter and sugar together for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy to incorporate air, which is essential for the cookies' signature light and airy texture.
- Reduce Milk, Keep Eggnog Prominent 🥛Use eggnog as your primary liquid and minimize additional milk to prevent over-moistening; the rich eggnog flavor should shine without making the dough too wet.
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