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Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies: Irresistibly Soft & Chewy!

Delight in these Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies, a festive treat that is soft, chewy, and full of cozy eggnog flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 8 oz Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with granulated erythritol
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Rum Optional
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free substitutes can be tried
  • 2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar Lemon juice can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Nutmeg
  • pinch Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 cup Eggnog Both store-bought and homemade work
For the Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Scooper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a stand mixer, beat together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add dark rum and vanilla extract, mixing for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Incorporate the whole egg and egg yolks, beating until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mix, mixing on low speed.
  6. Pour in eggnog until the dough is slightly sticky.
  7. Using a scoop, portion the dough onto a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for coating.
  9. Roll chilled dough balls in the sugar mixture before placing on a baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 15-17 minutes until puffy and barely golden around the edges.
  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep cookies chewy.

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