Name: Frosted Eggnog Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 22 cookies
Cuisine: American

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Frosted Eggnog Cookies

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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar for 2-3 minutes until light & fluffy.

Beat in the egg, vanilla, and rum extract.

Add half of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Mix in the eggnog, then the rest of the dry ingredients until just combined.

Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, place the cookie dough on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Use one finger to pat them down into smooth balls.

Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes or until the edges are barely golden. Immediately after they come out of the oven, use a large round cookie cutter or glass to scoot the edges and form a perfectly round cookie.

Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth.

While mixing on low speed, add the sifted powdered sugar a little at a time.

Scrape down the bowl, then add the eggnog, extracts, and salt, and continue mixing on low speed until smooth and no air pockets remain.

Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the frosting onto each cookie.

Spread the frosting with a spoon, then sprinkle each cookie with nutmeg. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cream Butter and Sugar Thoroughly 🧈
Beat unsalted butter with granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy—this incorporates air for light, tender cookies rather than dense ones.
Use Cake Flour for Delicate Texture 🎂
Cake flour's lower protein content creates a more tender, crumbly cookie that melts on the tongue better than all-purpose flour.
Don't Overmix After Adding Flour ⏱️
Fold in dry ingredients gently until just combined—overmixing develops gluten and results in tough, chewy cookies instead of tender ones.
Bloom the Nutmeg on Cooled Cookies ✨
Dust freshly grated nutmeg on the frosting while still slightly tacky rather than baking it into dough—this preserves the spice's bright, aromatic qualities.
Balance Extract Ratios for Eggnog Flavor 🥛
Use equal parts rum and vanilla extract (typically 1 teaspoon each) to avoid one flavor overpowering the other—taste the batter before baking to adjust.

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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.

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