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Egg Nog Cookies with Spiced Rum Frosting

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These egg nog cookies are deliciously soft and chewy. They are delicate and will seriously melt in your mouth. But that frosting. OMG that frosting. Slightly spiced, just a hint of rum. You could (and probably will) eat it with a spoon. These are basically the best Christmas cookie ever.

These egg nog cookies are deliciously soft and chewy. They are delicate and will seriously melt in your mouth. But that frosting!  Slightly spiced, just a hint of rum, its delicious combination.
cookies with egg nog frosting on wooden table
cookies with egg nog frosting on wooden table

These cookies are so perfect for holiday parties and cookie trays! These soft and tender cookies are packed with egg nog flavor! They have egg nog both in the cookie dough itself and in the frosting, so they have tons of awesome flavor. The buttercream frosting also boasts a generous amount of rum extract, which makes them sooooo dang good!

egg nog cookies on table
 

How to make these cookies

These cookies are simple to make! For the full set of directions, make sure you scroll down to the recipe card below.

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and the sugars until it is pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  6. Add in the egg yolks one at a time and mix until just combined.
  7. Add in the vanilla extract, rum extract, and egg nog.
  8. With the mixer set on low, slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  9. Scoop out the dough by heaping tablespoons and place onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 11-13 minutes.
  11. Allow to rest on the set for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. When the cookies are completely cool, mix the frosting.

How to make the rum frosting

  1. In a small bowl, beat the butter until it is pale and fluffy.
  2. Add in the rum extract and the egg nog.
  3. Add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  4. Frost each cookie with a generous amount of frosting.
  5. Sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg over the top.
overhead view of frosted egg nog cookies on table

How to store

These cookies store best in an air tight container on the counter. They will keep for up 5 days.

You can freeze these cookies, too. Freeze them after baking and cooling, but before frosting. Make sure to store them with wax paper in between the layers. When you are ready to serve them, bring them to room temperature and then frost.

Recipe Tips

  • These cookies are best when made with store bought egg nog. They can be a little unpredictable when made with homemade egg nog because of all the variations in recipes.
  • Try to keep your cookies the same size so they bake evenly.
  • Make sure you allow your cookies to cool completely before you frost them or the frosting could start to melt off.

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cookies with egg nog frosting on wooden table

Egg Nog Cookies with Spiced Rum Frosting

These egg nog cookies are deliciously soft and chewy. They are delicate and will seriously melt in your mouth. But that frosting!  Slightly spiced, just a hint of rum, its delicious combination.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 3 Dozen
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Jenni

Ingredients

**Cookies

  • 2 ¼ cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp fresh ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp rum extract
  • ½ cup egg nog

**Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ tsp rum extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 TBSP eggnog

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  • Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream tougher the butter and both sugars until pale and fluffy.
  • Add in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing until just combined.
  • Add in the vanilla extract, rum extract, and egg nog.
  • With the mixer set on low, slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Scoop out the dough by heaping tablespoons and place onto the prepared baking sheets., about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes.
  • Allow to rest on the set for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • When the cookies are completely cool, mix the frosting.
  • In a small bowl, beat the butter until pale and fluffy.
  • Add in the rum extract and the egg nog.
  • Add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Frost each cookie with a generous amount of frosting.
  • Sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg over the top.
  • Store in an airtight container and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.1g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30.7mg | Sodium: 41.4mg | Sugar: 21.9g

10 Comments

  1. Danielle Pientka says:

    Aww sweet kitty!

  2. Michelle | A Latte Food says:

    Your kitten is so cute!! And these cookies. Oh my goodness, this flavor combo is amazing!

  3. Kristen Chidsey says:

    Jenni–Tonks is so cute!! And these cookies, loving that frosting

  4. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says:

    Wow, so unbelievably pretty!

  5. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says:

    These cookies look wonderful, what a great treat!!

  6. These cookies are always a hit every time I make them. Looking forward to making them again this holiday season since I know they will be highly requested!

  7. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says:

    Easy and delicious, this one is a keeper. I know I’m going to make it over and over again!

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