Decadent Eggnog Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Decadent Eggnog Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

60 mins
medium
24 servings

Enjoy these festive eggnog cookies, bursting with warm spices and topped with a creamy eggnog frosting. Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking Sheets
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping Bag
  • Rubber spatula
  • Stand mixer
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2.75 cupsAll-Purpose Flour(Spooned and leveled)
  • 2.00 tspCream of Tartar
  • 1.00 tspSalt
  • 1.00 tspBaking Soda
  • 0.75 tspGround Cinnamon
  • 0.75 tspGround Nutmeg
  • 1.00 cupVegetable Shortening(Room temperature)
  • 1.00 cupGranulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cupBrown Sugar(Packed)
  • 1.00 eachLarge Egg(Room temperature)
  • 1.00 eachEgg Yolk(Room temperature)
  • 2.00 TbspFull-Fat Eggnog(Room temperature)
  • 1.00 tspRum Extract
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Extract
  • 8.00 ozCream Cheese(Full-fat, softened)
  • 4.00 TbspUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
  • 3.00 cupsPowdered Sugar

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

In a stand mixer, cream together shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Add egg, egg yolk, eggnog, rum extract, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Chill dough, if needed.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

7

Combine sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Roll dough into 1.5-2 tbsp balls, and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Let cool on baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

12

Add eggnog, rum extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix until combined.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

13

Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low until combined, then increase speed to medium-high until smooth.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

14

Frost cooled cookies and garnish with nutmeg.

Estimated time: 3 minutes