Eggnog Cookies

Step 1

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg then set aside.

Step 2

Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl if using an electric hand mixer. Scrap the bowl down and beat on high until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Pour in the eggnog and vanilla then add the egg yolks in one at a time while mixing on medium then scrape the bowl down and mix once more.

Step 4

Add the flour in while mixing on low and mix until just combined. Finish the batter off with a spatula mixing in any stray bits of butter or flour.

Step 5

Portion out roughly two-tablespoon sized pieces of dough (40g) and drop them onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet leaving about 4 inches of room between each. You can roll each ball in your hands for a more finished look but this is optional. Bake in the center rack at 350F for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the center appears dry.

Step 6

While the cookies are baking mix the glaze up. Add a cup of powdered sugar to a medium bowl along with the cinnamon and nutmeg then drizzle in 3 tablespoons of eggnog and 1 tsp of vanilla. Whisk together adding a tablespoon at a time of eggnog as needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.

Step 7

Drizzle the icing onto the cooled cookies and enjoy.