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Eggnog Snickerdoodles

 Eggnog Snickerdoodles
"Eggnog flavor is infused into the cookie and the glaze with this yummy recipe, perfect for the Christmas season."
92 ServingsPrep: 1-1/2 hours Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups plus 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer
  • 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ICING:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 5 to 6 teaspoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 2 cups sugar until
  • light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine milk and creamer;
  • set aside. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda. Gradually add to
  • the creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well
  • after each addition.
  • In a small bowl, combine nutmeg and remaining sugar. Shape dough into
  • 1-in. balls; roll in nutmeg mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
  • baking sheets; flatten slightly with a glass.

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Eggnog Snickerdoodles (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for
  • 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool
  • completely.
  • For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and enough creamer to achieve
  • desired consistency. Pipe snowflake designs on cookies. Yield: 7-1/2
  • dozen.