Melt-in-your-Mouth Eggnog Cookies 🎄🍪🥛

Soft, spiced, and irresistibly festive—these eggnog cookies are the ultimate holiday indulgence!

Ingredients

For the Cookies

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup eggnog

For the Glaze

• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 3–4 tablespoons eggnog
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla, then mix in eggnog.
4. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until dough forms.
5. Scoop & Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
6. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with eggnog until smooth. Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
7. Serve: Enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth holiday cookies with a glass of eggnog or hot cocoa.

Why You’ll Love It

• Soft and chewy with festive spices.
• Eggnog glaze adds creamy sweetness.
• Perfect for Christmas cookie trays or gifting.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Melt-in-your-mouth Eggnog Cookies—soft, spiced, and glazed to holiday perfection! 🎄🍪🥛✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle the glaze or go heavy on top?”
• Rotating closers: “Save this recipe for your holiday baking.” • “Tag a friend who loves eggnog.” • “Sweet festive joy made simple.”