EGGNOG COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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My family loves eggnog, so every year I make these easy and tasty cookies to make the holidays extra festive. Christmas wouldn't be the same without them!-Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons eggnog
2 teaspoons rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 to 2 tablespoons eggnog
Additional ground nutmeg
Halved candied cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and nutmeg until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, eggnog and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness with bottom of a glass., Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, extract, nutmeg and enough eggnog to reach spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle tops with additional nutmeg. If desired, top with cherries. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Md Mide
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I can't wait to make these cookies again next year.


Goutam Bonik
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These cookies are a must-try for any eggnog lover.


Elina Elina
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I've tried many eggnog cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Joseph Morgan
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These cookies are simply delicious. I can't get enough of them!


Naeem Jaan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now a staple in my holiday baking rotation.


Kiran Rana
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


Avel RoblesMorales
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I love the eggnog flavor in these cookies. It's so unique and delicious.


Karla Rose
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.


Pedro Luca
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These cookies are so easy to make. I made them with my kids and they had a blast.


Chakra Chand
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Jutt Sahab
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Miram Sherif
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I've never been a big fan of eggnog, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so good!


Tina Blake
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These cookies are amazing! I made them for my family and they all loved them.


ajisa husedzinovic
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I was a little skeptical about these cookies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so soft and chewy, and the frosting is to die for.


moses n nikki killen
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the eggnog flavor. They're perfect for Christmas.


Nicole bae
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Shamshir Shah
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again next year.