Eggnog Cookies

Eggnog Cookies

Ingredients

Eggnog Cookies
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 1 1/2 stick (6 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cups eggnog
Glaze
• 3 tablespoons eggnog
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
3. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and scrape down the side of the bowl. Add the vanilla.
4. Alternate between the flour mixture and eggnog, adding until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
5. Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. I used a 2 tablespoon scoop. Allow to chill for 15 minutes.
6. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and set aside.
7. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
8. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack after a few minutes. Once the cookies have cooled down, brush with glaze or dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze.
9. Garnish with fresh grated nutmeg.