SOFT EGGNOG COOKIES

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If you're looking for a Christmas cookie, these soft Eggnog Cookies are great for Christmas plates. From https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/soft-eggnog-cookies/

Provided by Gagoo

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 -3 tablespoons eggnog

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, eggnog and rum extract. Gradually mix in the flour. Chill for two hours.
Shape into 1.5 inch balls and bake until bottoms are golden brown, about 10 minutes - tops won't brown much. Cool completely.
For the Frosting: Beat In a large bowl, beat the first five frosting ingredients until blended; Mix in additional eggnog to reach desired consistency. Frost cookies and sprinkle with nutmeg if desired. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2663.7, Fat 136.1, SaturatedFat 84, Cholesterol 597, Sodium 1174.3, Carbohydrate 350.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 249.9, Protein 18.9