Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Easy Eggnog Snickerdoodles! These soft and chewy cookies combine the rich flavors of eggnog and warm spices like nutmeg, creating a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these treats are sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon rum extract
- 1½ teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, egg yolks, and rum extract; mix well.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Combine sugar and nutmeg for coating. Scoop dough into balls, roll in the mixture, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain puffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg