Christmas Eggnog Shortcake Cookies Recipe
These Eggnog Shortcake Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season. Combining the rich flavors of eggnog with a tender shortcake texture, these cookies are perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift.
The recipe is simple and can be made in under an hour, making it easy to whip up a batch for holiday celebrations.
Festive Eggnog Shortcake Cookies
These cookies feature a soft and buttery shortcake base infused with eggnog flavor and topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, eggnog, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Finish: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
