Eggnog Cookies with Cream Cheese Eggnog Glaze

Day 14 of our Christmas Countdown, featuring the delightful Eggnog Cookies with a twist—a luscious cream cheese eggnog glaze. These cookies are soft and pillowy, with a hint of nutmeg and rum extract, truly capturing the essence of eggnog in every bite. Baking Notes: Add freshly grated nutmeg for the most aromatic flavor. The cream cheese in the glaze adds a richness that pairs wonderfully with the eggnog.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg yolks, eggnog, and rum extract.

Step 3

Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Chill the dough for an hour.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop chilled dough onto baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Step 6

For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth. Blend in eggnog, then slowly add powdered sugar until creamy.

Step 7

Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and sprinkle with nutmeg.