Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Eggnog Snickerdoodles, a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie. These cookies blend the creamy richness of eggnog with warm spices like nutmeg, creating a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, they come together quickly without needing to chill the dough. With a sprinkle of sugar and nutmeg coating, these treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. Bake a batch today and fill your home with the scents of the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons rum extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar-nutmeg mixture, and place on lined sheets.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until tops are set. Cool on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg