DOUBLE WHAMMY EGGNOG COOKIES

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These cookies are an amazing way to use extra eggnog. They've become a new family classic. - Teresa Morris, Laurel, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 tablespoons eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
EGGNOG FROSTING:
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
Additional ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, eggnog and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours., Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until bottoms are brown, 13-16 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the first five frosting ingredients until blended; beat in enough eggnog to reach desired consistency. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.