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January 26, 2026

These melt in your mouth buttery Glazed Eggnog Cookies are deliciously flavoured with nutmeg and rum extract and topped with creamy spiced icing.

Glazed Eggnog Cookies
Glazed Eggnog Cookies
Glazed Eggnog Cookies
Glazed Eggnog Cookies
Glazed Eggnog Cookies
Glazed Eggnog Cookies
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Glazed Eggnog Cookies

Ingredients

Milk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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To make the Cookies

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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar for 1 minute using an electric handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on high speed.
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Add the egg, vanilla, and rum extract and continue creaming until fluffy. Add the flour and nutmeg and mix at low speed just until fully incorporated.
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Scoop the cookie dough into 1 tablespoon-sized portions and roll well to form smooth, uniform balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie for spreading room.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden on the bottoms. Let cool fully before topping with the icing.

To make the Icing

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In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, nutmeg, and rum extract. Add whipping cream gradually, starting with 2 tablespoons and then adding 1-2 more tablespoons or until a smooth, no-too-runny glaze/icing consistency is reached. Spoon on top of the cooled cookies and spread around slightly with the back of a spoon. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Chill Butter for Perfect Texture 🧈
    Use cold, but slightly softened butter to achieve the ideal cookie texture - firm enough to cream but not too hard to mix smoothly.
  • Nutmeg Freshness Matters 🌰
    Freshly grated whole nutmeg provides a more intense and aromatic flavor compared to pre-ground nutmeg - invest in a small grater or microplane for best results.
  • Glaze Consistency Technique 🥄
    For the perfect eggnog glaze, add powdered sugar gradually and test consistency - it should slowly drip off a spoon but not be too runny or too thick.
  • Even Cookie Sizing Pro Tip 📏
    Use a cookie scoop or weigh each cookie portion to ensure uniform baking and consistent texture across all cookies.
  • Rum Extract Intensity Hack 🍾
    For a more complex flavor, combine both rum extract and a tiny splash of real rum to enhance the eggnog cookie's depth without making them alcoholic.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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