Eggnog Cookies Iced with Eggnog Buttercream {+VIDEO}

For all you eggnog lovers out there, I’m about to make your dreams come true with these Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Buttercream! A great choice for any holiday cookie exchange, the deliciously soft spice cookie infused with eggnog and spiked with a touch of rum is always a cookie tray favorite!

Be sure to sign up for my email… to get new recipes and ideas in your inbox!

Eggnog Cookies Should Be On Your Holiday Cookie Tray

This holiday iced eggnog cookie recipe is sure to be a hit at your next cookie exchange! A soft cookie with buttercream icing, a sprinkle of nutmeg, a little rum (totally optional) all infused with the creamy, rich flavor of eggnog!

Trust me, you’ll be thanking me for years to come for this cookie recipe. I’m always asked to bring these eggnog cookies to a cookie exchange, so I know everyone loves them as much as we do!

While I enjoy a little rum with my eggnog, you can certainly leave it out of these eggnog cookies, or replace it with rum extract.

Even if you’re not a fan of eggnog, I think you’ll enjoy these eggnog cookies.  They reminded us of snickerdoodles!

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy here.

My favorite assortment of cookies for a holiday tray include; Eggnog Cookies, Cutout Butter Cookies, a classic Chocolate Chip Cookie, Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies, Soft-Baked Chrismas Sprinkle Cookies, Peanut Butter Blowout Cookies, Rum Balls and so much more! I may even make a batch of White Chocolate Christmas Fudge or Grandma’s Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge to add to the cookie plates!

What You Need To Make Eggnog Cookies

• all-purpose flour – you can use white flour or unbleached. Unbleached flour is simply not as white as bleached.
• baking powder – make sure it’s fresh (check the expiration date), it’s going to help your cookies rise.
• nutmeg and cinnamon – these warm classic spices are a must with eggnog
• granulated sugar and powdered sugar – you are going to need granulated sugar for the cookies and powdered sugar for the spiked eggnog buttercream
• butter, slightly softened – be sure to use real butter, not margarine. When you’re baking, butter trump margarine every time. Margarine contains more water and less fat and will yield thin cookies
• egg yolks – they give the cookies extra-rich flavor.
• vanilla extract – the smooth flavor of vanilla complements the rum and spices
• eggnog – you should be able to find eggnog in cartons (like cream/milk) in most grocery stores, you want to use the full-fat version.
• spiced or dark rum (or rum extract) – it adds a sweetness that contrasts the drink’s eggy flavor.

How To Make Eggnog Cookies

(full printable recipe at the end of this post)

1. Preheat oven to 300°F, line baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
2. In another mixing bowl, using an electric mixer whip granulated sugar and softened butter together until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla to the mixture and beat until smooth.
3. Next, add the eggnog and rum and mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Slowly add the flour mixture to the eggnog/sugar mixture until completely combined, but be careful not to over-mix.
4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared cookie sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes. Remove immediately, sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg and move to a cooling rack.

How To Make Spiked Eggnog Buttercream

In a small mixing bowl, beat powdered sugar and butter with an electric mixer until well blended.
Gradually add in eggnog and rum and continue mixing until icing is smooth.

When cookies have completely cooled, frost with eggnog buttercream, and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

What Does Eggnog Taste Like?

If you’ve never had eggnog you might be wondering what it tastes like. I mean, after all, it’s a cold drink that includes eggs…… but doesn’t have an eggy taste.

Eggnog has a sweet flavor similar to melted frozen custard. It’s rich and creamy with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.

It’s truly like nothing else and you should definitely give it a try yourself. Eggnog is typically served with alcohol, but you can serve or buy a non-alcoholic version. The non-alcoholic versions are typically sold in grocery stores.

There’s no end to what you can do with this official ingredient of Christmas…….eggnog. The super-rich nutmeg-flavored cream makes a wonderful addition to all sorts of recipes, like eggnog cookies, eggnog buttercream,  No Yeast Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls, Eggnog Banana Bread Muffins, Baked Egg Nog Pumpkin French Toast, even eggnog iced coffee during the holidays.

How To Store and Freeze Eggnog Cookies

Storing baked cookies: Eggnog Cookies should remain soft and fresh for 7 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Freezing unbaked cookies: You can freeze cookie dough balls. Place the eggnog cookie dough balls on a baking sheet that will fit in your freezer and freeze until solid. Once the dough is frozen, transfer the balls to an airtight container or freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you are ready to bake, remove the balls from the freezer, let sit for 30 minutes before preheating the oven.

Freezing baked eggnog cookies: You can freeze the baked cookies without frosting. Simply transfer completely cooled cookies to an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and frost the next day and they are ready to serve.

Like This Eggnog Cookie Recipe? Pin It!

Follow Along On Social Media

If you’re looking for even more inspiration check out the fun little group I created on Facebook, I’d love for you to join in! It’s a place where you can share YOUR favorite recipes, home tips, creative ideas, and ask questions and see what’s new with TidyMom! If you’d like to check it out, you can request to join HERE.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram and tag #tidymom so I can see all the wonderful TidyMom recipes YOU make and tips YOU use!

Connect with TidyMom! Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

Sign up to receive an email in your inbox for each new recipe:

FREE EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION

Continue to Content

Eggnog Cookies Iced with Eggnog Buttercream

Yield: 3 dozen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Print

For all you eggnog lovers out there, I’m about to make your dreams come true with these Eggnog Cookies! A great choice for any holiday cookie exchange, the deliciously soft spice cookie infused with eggnog and spiked with a touch of rum is always a cookie tray favorite! 

Ingredients

For Eggnog Cookies

• 2 1/4 cups flour
•  1 teaspoon baking powder
•  1 scant teaspoon ground nutmeg
•  3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
•  1 1/4 cups sugar
•  3/4 cup butter, slightly softened
•  2 egg yolks
•  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  1/2 cup eggnog
•  1-2 tablespoons rum (or 1/2-1 tablespoon rum extract)

For Eggnog Buttercream

• 3 cup powdered sugar
•  1/4 cup softened butter
•  1/3 cup  eggnog (use as much as you need)
•  1-2 teaspoons rum (or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon rum extract)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F, line baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
2. In another mixing bowl, using an electric mixer whip granulated sugar and softened butter together until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla to the mixture and beat until smooth.
3. Next, add the eggnog and rum and mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Slowly add the flour mixture to the eggnog/sugar mixture until completely combined, but be careful not to over-mix.
4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared cookie sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes. Remove immediately, sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg and move to a cooling rack.

For Eggnog Buttercream

1. In a small mixing bowl, beat powdered sugar and butter with an electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add in eggnog and rum and continue mixing until icing is smooth.

When cookies have completely cooled, frost with eggnog buttercream, and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

Notes

• Eggnog Cookies should remain soft and fresh for 7 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
• You can freeze cookie dough balls. Place the eggnog cookie dough balls on a baking sheet that will fit in your freezer and freeze until solid. Once the dough is frozen, transfer the balls to an airtight container or freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you are ready to bake, remove the balls from the freezer, let sit for 30 minutes before preheating the oven.
• You can freeze the baked cookies without frosting. Simply transfer completely cooled cookies to an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and frost the next day and they are ready to serve.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

• 
  Aluminum Baker's Half Sheet Pan
• 
  Reynolds Cookie Baking Sheets Non-Stick Parchment Paper 
• 
  Pure Almond Extract
• 
  KitchenAid Hand Mixer
• 
  KitchenAid 7-Quart Pro Stand Mixer
• 
  Glass Bowl Set 
• 
  Cookie Scoop
• 
  Cooling Racks
• 
  Offset  Spatula

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 147Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 0gSugar: 16gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used.

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram