EGGNOG SUGAR COOKIES

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Spice up the usual sugar cookie recipe with eggnog for a seasonal treat! Found at http://traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com

Provided by BB2011

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon dark rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
melted butter (optional)
cinnamon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Mix the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and rum and beat until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and beat until you get a crumbly dough.
  • Roll the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place the cookies on the baking sheets.
  • Refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
  • Brush the tops of the cookies with melted butter then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges become light golden brown, rotating the pans halfway through.
  • Cool the pans on a baking rack for a few minutes before transferring the cookies to a baking rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.8, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 74.8, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1

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