EGGNOG OATMEAL COOKIES

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I love eggnog, yet I somehow always end up with a surplus. These cookies help me put leftover eggnog to good use. They also have wheat and oats, so I can convince myself they're healthy! -Kristin Weglarz, Bremerton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup eggnog
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup white baking chips
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons eggnog
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs, vanilla and eggnog. In another bowl, whisk together flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and baking chips., Drop dough by scant 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms are golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.