Best Eggnog Cutout Cookies Recipes

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FROSTED EGGNOG CUTOUT COOKIES



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My husband loves the creamy richness of eggnog, so I add it to the dough and buttercream icing in these cookies. Top each one with a sprinkle of nutmeg. -Joan Sarge, Asheville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup eggnog
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup eggnog
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggnog and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in eggnog and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with additional nutmeg., Freeze option: Transfer dough to a resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator until soft enough to roll. Prepare, bake and decorate as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EGGNOG CUTOUT COOKIES



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I created this cookie recipe because my sons liked eggnog so much. After frosting the cookies, you can add to their festive flair by sprinkling them with colored sugar. -Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon eggnog
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
4 to 5 tablespoons eggnog
Liquid or paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Stir in eggnog. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, nutmeg, if desired, and enough eggnog to achieve icing consistency. Add food coloring, if desired. Spread over cooled cookies; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EGGNOG CUTOUT COOKIES



Eggnog Cutout Cookies image

Speckled with nutmeg, these thick, soft, and tasty cookies are filled with the flavor of eggnog--perfect for holiday cookie plates!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
¼ cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
¼ cup eggnog
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon rum extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups powdered sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Cream together sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a second bowl. Mix in eggs, eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum extract. Add flour mixture and mix by hand until dough comes together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out dough to 1/2" thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and place 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in batches in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together eggnog, corn syrup, vanilla extract, rum extract, and nutmeg for the icing in a bowl. Mix in as much powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, until icing is smooth and desired consistency is reached.
  • Dip cookie tops in icing and place on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 61.3 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

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