Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies with Creamy Maple Eggnog Frosting. It's got the Christmas spice of the creamy, luscious eggnog and the warm comfort of a soft and chewy sugar cookie. Cover with a creamy maple eggnog frosting and this festive cookie is ready for any kind of party or cozy night in.

 

 

Last year (update, it's been several years, but I still make it as is!), I made Dasher's Creamy Eggnog, and I suddenly found it super fun to use Santa's reindeer for my eggnog recipes. Yeah, I know, I'm pretty silly. But there's something comforting about Christmas, Santa and his reindeer.

 

Current eggnog recipes:

• Dasher's Creamy Eggnog
• Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies
• Dancer's Cherry Eggnog Christmas Pavlova
• Prancer's Eggnog White Russian
• Cupid's Peppermint Eggnog Dalgona
• Comet's Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting
• Donner's Eggnog French Toast Casserole

 

More is coming, and if you have any ideas, don't hesitate to contact me or comment below!

 

 

And these soft and chewy eggnog cookies are exactly that - comforting. The warm spices of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg meet creamy eggnog. I just couldn't resist.

 

In this recipe, I did use my homemade Dasher's Creamy Eggnog (with rum), but you could use any eggnog you like. It's a great way to use leftover eggnog (like there is such a thing, just make sure you have enough eggnog to both eat and drink!).

 

Step-by-step instructions

 

Begin mixing the dry ingredients in a medium bowl - flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground cloves. In a large bowl, cream butter and both white and brown sugar for 2 minutes (or until creamy).

 

 

Add egg, vanilla, and eggnog to the creamed butter. Beat for one more minute. Then mix in the dry ingredients. Lastly, you can fold in salted caramel chips or fudge.

 

This makes the cookies chewier and gives them a little more texture, but these soft and chewy eggnog cookies don't need them, so it's completely optional (but who can say no to salted caramel! Not me!). Cover and let it chill overnight, or at least 2 hours.

 

 

The next day; Line two-three baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll a tbsp-ish worth of dough into a ball and place on baking sheet.

 

Add no more than 9 cookie balls per sheet. To get soft and chewy eggnog cookies we bake them at 190C (375F) for 11-12 minutes.

 

Reduce temperature to 170C (350F) if you want them even softer and not much crisp. Let them cool on a cooling rack until room temperature.

 

Creamy Maple Eggnog Frosting

 

Meanwhile, let's mix our maple eggnog frosting. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, eggnog, and a pinch of salt to a small bowl and mix to smooth using a hand mixer.

 

If you think it's too thick you may add more eggnog, and more powdered sugar if it's too liquidy. We want a pretty firm but spreadable consistency.

 

 

Spread a teaspoon worth or so of frosting on each cookie once they have cooled. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. They need to sit out to let the frosting firm up before storing them in a cookie jar, with parchment paper in between each cookie.

 

Merry Christmas, my lovelies! Hope it is filled with joy, family, and tons of delicious food. Enjoy these soft and chewy eggnog cookies with a delicious cup of Scandinavian mulled wine (also a non-alcoholic version) or a warming rich and decadent hot chocolate.

 

If you want other ideas for what to make with your eggnog, I can highly recommend Dancer's cherry eggnog pavlova and Prancer's white Russian. 

 

I've also got a post on 25 Jolly Christmas Cookies Recipes if you need more inspiration! These cookies are also delicious to smother in this spiced brown butter buttercream!

 

 

Comfort Food for Christmas

 

• Salted Caramel-Filled Coffee Cookies
• Scandinavian Mulled Wine
• Warming Rich and Decadent Hot Chocolate
• Norwegian Gingerbread Cookies
• Norwegian Christmas Men Cookies
• Easy Christmas Chocolate Rice Puffs

 

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Comment below or tag me @thegingerwithspice on Instagram. And don’t forget to Pin it for later!

 

 

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