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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.

 

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies
 

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:

 

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

 

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

 

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).

 

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

 

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.

 

If you like the salted caramel chips idea, you'll love a center of caramel filling too, like these salted caramel coffee cookies or double chocolate caramel cookies.

 

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.

 

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

 

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.

 

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

 

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!

 

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

 

Comfort Food for Christmas

 

 

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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📖 Recipe

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

Vixen's Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies with Creamy Maple Eggnog Frosting

Yield: 27 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

It's got the Christmas spice of the creamy, luscious eggnog and the warm comfort of a soft and chewy sugar cookie.

Ingredients

Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

  • 2 cups flour, 250 gr
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature. 115 gr
  • ½ cup brown sugar, 100 gr. semi-packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, 100 gr
  • 2 egg yolks and 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup eggnog, 125 ml. See link for homemade below*
  • ½ cup salted caramel chips, optional. Any kind of caramel or fudge will do

Maple Eggnog Frosting

  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar, 220 gr
  • ¼ cup eggnog, 60 ml
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • pinch salt

Instructions

Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies

  1. Begin mixing the dry ingredients in a medium bowl - flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and ground cloves.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and both white and brown sugar for 2 minutes (or until creamy).
  3. Add egg, vanilla and eggnog into the creamed butter. Beat for one more minute. Then mix in the dry ingredients.
  4. Lastly, you can fold in salted caramel chips or fudge, if desired. Cover and let it chill overnight, or at least 2 hours.
  5. 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 375F (190C) for 11-12 minutes.** Let them cool on a cooling rack until room temperature.

Maple Eggnog Frosting

  1. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, eggnog and a pinch salt to a small bowl and mix to smooth using a hand mixer. Too thick, add more eggnog, and more powdered sugar if it's too liquidy. We want a pretty firm but spreadable consistency.
  2. 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.

Notes

* Recipe for Dasher's Creamy Eggnog

** Reduce temperature to 350F (170C) if you want them even more soft and not much crisp. 

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 27 Serving Size: 1 cookie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 137Total Fat: 4.4gSaturated Fat: 2.6gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 22.8gFiber: 0.3gSugar: 15gProtein: 1.6g

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Renu

Wednesday 2nd of January 2019

What a perfect looking cookie this is. The texture looks so so perfectly done. Bookmarking this for next year.

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Friday 4th of January 2019

Thank you so much, Renu!

Maddy

Friday 28th of December 2018

Oh my goodness these look so good! I'm drooling over here. I can't wait to try these! Pinning for next Christmas :) Thank you for sharing! Lovely photos too

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Saturday 29th of December 2018

Thank you so much, Maddy!

Krista Price

Wednesday 26th of December 2018

Brilliant! Egg nog and sugar cookies are the best part of Christmas! This is the greatest Christmas cookie recipe on the Internet!

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Wednesday 26th of December 2018

Thank you so much, Krista!! Have a wonderful Christmas!

April

Sunday 23rd of December 2018

I love when cookies have that holiday eggnog spice! Such a great way to celebrate and expand Christmas from one day to another!

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Wednesday 26th of December 2018

Exactly! Thank you so much, April!

Cheese Curd In Paradise

Saturday 22nd of December 2018

I love eggnog, and you had my attention and taste buds at maple frosting! Sounds wonderful!

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Wednesday 26th of December 2018

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays!

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