Eggnog Cookies Recipe
Egg yolk-rich cookies with a soft, creamy center, crispy baked spiced edges and a hint of brandy, these cookies scream HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 8 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 whole nutmeg
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut the butter into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add the brown sugar and white sugar and cream until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Turn the mixer to low and add the egg yolks, one at a time, until just incorporated. Add the molasses, milk and brandy and mix just to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Mix with a fork just to combine.
- With the mixer running on low speed, add the flour to the egg mixture until just combined.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure or scoop, place 6 balls of dough evenly spaced on each baking sheet. (You can do twenty-four 1-ounce balls if you prefer smaller cookies.) Do not press down.
- Grate nutmeg over the top of each ball of dough until there is an even dusting of nutmeg.
- Place in the oven and bake for 9 minutes. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through the cooking to achieve even baking and color. Remove from the oven when golden brown and still soft in the center, after about 9 minutes.
- Slide the cookies with the parchment paper onto a cooling rack. Once cool, carefully remove from the paper and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 35g | |
| Recipe makes 24 servings | |
| Calories 158 | |
| Calories from Fat 69 | 44% |
| Total Fat 7.81g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium 53mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 20.43g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 12.04g | 8% |
| Protein 1.21g | 2% |
