Double Whammy Eggnog Cookies

Name: Double Whammy Eggnog Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 4 large egg yolks, room temperature; 2 tablespoons eggnog; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; EGGNOG FROSTING:; 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog; Additional ground nutmeg

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling

Makes

4 dozen

Updated: Nov. 01, 2022

These cookies are an amazing way to use extra eggnog. They've become a new family classic. — Teresa Morris, Laurel, Delaware

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Ingredients

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 tablespoons eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
EGGNOG FROSTING:
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
Additional ground nutmeg

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, eggnog and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until bottoms are brown, 13-16 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the first five frosting ingredients until blended; beat in enough eggnog to reach desired consistency. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 167 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Double Whammy Eggnog Cookies

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