Eggnog Crinkle Cookies
Recipe Overview
Overview
Eggnog Crinkle Cookies are a festive delight that brings the flavors of the holiday season right to your kitchen. The recipe starts with creaming together softened butter and sugar, creating a sweet base that is both rich and inviting. Adding cream cheese not only enhances the flavor but also contributes to the cookies’ tender texture. The star ingredient, eggnog, infuses the dough with a creamy, spiced essence that is unmistakably holiday-themed.
Once the dough is mixed, chilling it is crucial. This step allows the flavors to meld and makes the dough easier to scoop and shape. After chilling, the fun begins! Using a small ice cream scoop, you form the dough into balls and roll them in granulated and powdered sugar. This not only adds sweetness but also creates the signature crackle that makes these cookies visually appealing.
Baking them at 350°F for about 14 minutes results in cookies that are soft and tender on the inside, with a delightful crinkle on the outside. The aroma of nutmeg and cinnamon fills the kitchen, making it hard to resist sneaking a taste before they cool completely. These cookies are perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa. They truly embody the spirit of the season, making them a must-try for anyone looking to add a festive touch to their dessert table.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Add butter and sugar to a large bowl.
Cream the butter and sugar together for 2 minutes.
Tip: Ensure your butter is softened at room temperature for better mixing.
Add softened cream cheese to the mixture.
Mix until smooth.
Add egg, vanilla extract, and eggnog to the mixture.
Mix until combined.
Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Stir the dry ingredients with a spoon or small whisk.
Whisk just until combined.
Tip: Switch to a spatula or wooden spoon as the dough firms up for easier mixing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Unwrap the chilled cookie dough.
Prepare plain white granulated sugar and powdered sugar.
Use a small ice cream scoop to form cookie dough balls.
Tip: If the cookie dough is sticky, chill it in the fridge for another 20-30 minutes.
Roll the cookie dough balls in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Tip: Coat the cookie dough balls well in both granulated and powdered sugar for the best texture.
Place cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 13-14 minutes.
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Tip: Make sure cookies are well coated in sugar to achieve a gorgeous crackle effect.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour Blend
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Eggnog is a traditional holiday drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs.
- •Chilling cookie dough helps to firm it up, making it easier to handle.
- •Rolling cookies in powdered sugar before baking creates a beautiful crackle effect.
- •Nutmeg and cinnamon are classic spices that enhance the flavor of holiday cookies.
