Eggnog Snickerdoodles Delight Recipe
Eggnog Snickerdoodles are festive cookies infused with the flavors of eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg, perfect for holiday gatherings. These soft and chewy treats are rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup eggnog
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with eggnog, mixing gently.
- In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop dough and roll into balls, then coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.