• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Food Fun & Faraway Places
  • Start Here
  • Food & Drink
    • Breakfast
    • Appetizers
    • Cocktails
    • Entrees
    • Dessert
    • Weight Watchers Recipes
  • Destinations
    • Florida
    • North America
    • South America
    • Europe
    • Middle East
    • Asia
    • Cruises
  • Work with Us!
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Start Here
  • Food
    • Breakfast
    • Entrees
    • Appetizers
    • Dessert
  • Fun
  • Faraway Places
  • Work with Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Start Here
    • Food
      • Breakfast
      • Entrees
      • Appetizers
      • Dessert
    • Fun
    • Faraway Places
    • Work with Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes

    Eggnog Cookie Recipe

    Published: Dec 2, 2018 · Modified: Feb 13, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 5 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This delicious Eggnog Cookie Recipe is perfect for Christmas! This recipe makes three dozen delicious cookies, perfect for a cookie swap.

    These eggnog cookies are so good! I've heard it said that you either hate eggnog or you love it. Which side are you on?

    I've heard it said that you either hate eggnog or you love it. Which side are you on? I personally love it, especially with a little bourbon in it. No judging! 

    But these cookies? There is no love-hate with these morsels of deliciousness. Everyone will love these cookies! If you're looking for a dessert that's perfect for the holidays, you've found it.

    Jump to:
    • What We Love about these Eggnog Cookies
    • What You Need to Make these Cookies
    • How to Make Eggnog Cookies
    • What Else Can I Make to Serve at a Christmas Party?
    • More Christmas Cookie Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Eggnog Cookies

    What We Love about these Eggnog Cookies

    • Easy: This recipe calls for six basic ingredients you probably always have on hand, plus eggnog and spices.
    • Delicious: These eggnog cookies are full of holiday flavors!
    • Fun to give: Not your everyday holiday cookie so fun to give!

    What You Need to Make these Cookies

    Key Ingredients

    • Flour, baking powder
    • Butter
    • Eggs
    • Sugar
    • Eggnog

    Scroll to the bottom for a printable grocery list along with instructions.

    These eggnog cookies are so good! I've heard it said that you either hate eggnog or you love it. Which side are you on?

    One word to the wise- don't skimp on your vanilla. Please, please...don't use imitation. Real vanilla extract doesn't cost much more, and a bottle lasts for a while, even during the holidays!

    The most popular and best seller on Amazon is the Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract. Good vanilla extract will really improve any recipe that calls for it.  

    These eggnog cookies are so good! I've heard it said that you either hate eggnog or you love it. Which side are you on?

    How to Make Eggnog Cookies

    Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookies sheets with parchment paper.

    Step 2: Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg together in a small bowl.

    Step 3: Using an electric mixer cream the sugar and butter together in a large bowl.

    Step 4: Add the eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks beating at medium speed until smooth.

    Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Beat at low speed just until blended.

    Ingredients for eggnog cookies.

    Measure the dough out into 36 cookies (about 2 tablespoons of dough each) and place them onto the prepared cookie sheets.

    Leave 1 inch between each cookie.

    Lightly sprinkle nutmeg on each cookie. 

    Bake for 23-25 minutes. Bottoms should be light brown.

    Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes once out of the oven.

    Transfer to wire rack and let cool completely.

    What Else Can I Make to Serve at a Christmas Party?

    Christmas Cookies

    Christmas cookies are a must at any holiday party, and I have quite a few for you to choose from! Try these white chocolate covered Oreos.

    You'll have a hard time choosing from this list of Christmas cookies, and this list of a variety of Christmas sugar cookies. These Candy Cane Cookies will be so festive on any holiday table, and you must have gingerbread over the holidays - so here is a roundup of delicious gingerbread recipes.

    Other Christmas Desserts

    If you want an assortment of desserts, I'm sure you'll find a few you'll like from this list of Christmas desserts. For more chocolate recipes, check out this list of decadent chocolate Christmas desserts.

    Have you ever made a dessert with eggnog? Make it a new tradition with one of these eggnog dessert recipes. Though these red velvet cake boozy balls were originally intended for Valentine's Day, they would also be perfect for Christmas, and so much fun to serve at a cocktail party! Don't forget to make Cranberry Moscow Mules or one of these holiday cocktails!

    Weight Watchers Christmas Desserts

    For those of you on the Weight Watchers plan, these Weight Watchers cupcakes are a great option. How often can you have a cupcake while watching your weight? If you're looking for cookies, this list of Weight Watchers Holiday cookies should have a few of your favorites made for Weight Watchers.

    More Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Recipe

    These eggnog cookies are so good! I've heard it said that you either hate eggnog or you love it. Which side are you on?

    Eggnog Cookies

    These eggnog cookies are so delicious, it's a shame they are only popular around the holidays! I want to make them all year long!
    5 from 2 votes
    Print this Recipe Pin this Recipe Rate
    Servings: 36
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    Ingredients:

    • 2 ¼ C flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 ¼ C sugar
    • ¾ C salted butter softened
    • ½ C eggnog
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 egg yolks large

    Instructions

    Directions:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookies sheets with parchment paper.
    • Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg together in a small bowl.
    • Using an electric mixer cream the sugar and butter together in a large bowl. Add the eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks beating at medium speed until smooth.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Beat at low speed just until blended.
    • Measure the dough out into 36 cookies (about 2 tablespoons of dough each) and place them onto the prepared cookie sheets.
    • Leave 1 inch between each cookie.
    • Sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes. (Or until bottoms turn light brown.)
    • Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
    • Leave the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Makes 3 dozen cookies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @kastilwell or tag #FFFP!

    Please come back and let me know how these turn out! Merry Christmas!

    « Luxury Wilderness at Nimmo Bay Resort
    Gourmet Food on a Canadian Rockies Train »
    2450 shares
    • 74

    Affiliate Disclosure

    Food, Fun & Faraway Places participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and other affiliated sites.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lynne

      December 01, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      Can these be frozen?

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        December 16, 2019 at 2:54 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    2. happy wheels

      January 19, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    3. Paula

      December 29, 2018 at 10:43 am

      Please clarify oven temp for baking cookies. 1. Tells you to preheat oven to 300 deg. But 8. Says to bake cookies at 350 deg. Is there an typo in first oven temp?

      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        December 29, 2018 at 11:08 am

        So sorry, Paula. Absolutely a typo. Preheat to 350 degrees.

        Reply

    Share your Thoughts! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Kelly eating on a cruise ship.

    Welcome! Food, Fun & Faraway Places® is a travel and food blog written by Kelly Stilwell. From delicious recipes to world travel, we’ve got you covered! Contact Kelly at kastilwell@gmail.com.

    More about me →

    Our Favorite Cocktails

    • Baileys Iced Coffee in a glass with whipped cream and a red straw.
      Baileys Iced Coffee Recipe
    • Baileys latte in a glass mug with whipped cream.
      Baileys Latte
    • Watermelon Mojito Recipe
    • Green martini served up on a marble table.
      Green Apple Martini Recipe

    Best Restaurants

    • Touring the historic ruins of Jerash in Jordan was a fascinating experience, and a must when visiting this Hashemite Kingdom.
      Best Restaurants in Amman Jordan
    • Tacos, pretzel, shrimp, and beer.
      Best Restaurants in Disney Springs Florida
    • Tacos on a white plate set on a wood bar.
      Best Restaurants in St. Armands Circle
    • Ahi tuna at Libby's one of the best Bradenton restaurants.
      20 Best Restaurants in Sarasota Florida

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    as seen in banner

    About

    • Start Here
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with Me
    • FAQ

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Kelly Stilwell