Eggnog fans, you are in for a delicious treat! Today we’re showing you how to make eggnog cookies with a crunchy butterscotch center and a delicious eggnog candy drizzle. These cookies are FANTASTIC!!!
These eggnog cookies have the perfect amount of eggnog flavor, and the crunchy butterscotch candy center is a delicious addition! The dough can be made ahead of time, which makes them perfect for a holiday tray, hostess gift or cookie exchange party.
Easy Eggnog Cookie Recipe
How to Make Eggnog Cookies
Servings: 1 Cookie
How to make eggnog cookies with a crunchy butterscotch center and a delicious eggnog candy drizzle. These cookies are FANTASTIC!!!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 slightly beaten egg
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup finely crushed butterscotch candies, I crush about 25 candies in my blender.
For the Glaze:
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- eggnog {enough to make the icing a drizzle consistency}
- * OR you could use eggnog flavored candy melts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add to the flour mixture and mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine egg and eggnog; add all at once to flour mixture.Stir until moistened.
- Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until easy to handle.
- Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- On a well-floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut with 2-1/2 to 3-inch cookie cuter.
- On the prepared cookie sheet, arrange cutouts 1 inch apart.
- Cut small shapes out of cookie centers.
- Fill each center with crushed candy.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven for 12 - 15 minutes or until edges are firm and light brown.
- Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool.
- Place the glaze in a small zip top bag, cut a small corner and drizzle in a back and forth motion over the cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 98 kcal
Other Notes
… and you’re done!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR – Sheryl is the delicious blogger from Lady Behind the Curtain. Sheryl was a food contributor on Somewhat Simple in 2013.
This post originally published on Somewhat Simple in 2013.
