Egg Nog Drop Sugar Cookies

Egg Nog Drop Sugar Cookies

Enjoy holiday egg nog with these irresistible and moist sugar cookies. Recipe adapted from The Cooking Photographer

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl whisk together:
    • 2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground
  3. Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix until creamed (light yellow in color):
    • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted , softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
  4. Add to the butter mixture and stir in:
    • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean
    • 1 egg, large
    • 1/4 cup egg nog , full fat
  5. Put mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture and beat until just combined.
  6. Scoop one tablespoon of batter and drop on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat, approximately 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle cookies with:
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
  8. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
  9. Let rest for 2 minutes on baking sheet then move to cooling rack.
  10. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.

Egg Nog Drop Sugar Cookies  Detail

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 9 min
Inactive Time: 2 hour chill time
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 36
Serving Size: 1 cookie

Serving Suggestions: Whether eaten plain or decorated with icing and sprinkles these cookies are a treat to eat!