Description
These festive cookies blend the buttery chew of a snickerdoodle with the warm flavors of eggnog, topped with a light cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- Chocolate or caramel for filling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. In another bowl, cream butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and eggnog until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on prepared sheets, 2 inches apart. Press an indentation in the center with your thumb.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Fill the centers with chocolate or caramel if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or 1 week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cookies
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg