Indulge in the festive flavors of eggnog with a twist by making these delightful eggnog snickerdoodles. This recipe combines the classic snickerdoodle cookie with the rich and creamy taste of eggnog for a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and eggnog.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup sugar with a pinch of nutmeg for rolling the dough.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in the sugar mixture to coat.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and cookies are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious eggnog snickerdoodles with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot cocoa!
Interesting Facts
Eggnog snickerdoodles are a creative twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie, perfect for the holiday season.
The combination of eggnog and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves gives these cookies a festive flavor.
These cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family at holiday gatherings or gift-giving.