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A plate of eggnog cookies with spiced rum glaze
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4.19 from 16 votes

Eggnog Cookies with Spiced Rum Glaze

Crispy on the outside but soft and tender inside, these festive Eggnog Cookies with Spiced Rum Glaze are the perfect cookie for the holidays!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chilling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, easy cookies, eggnog, eggnog cookies, eggnog cookies with spiced rum glaze, rum glaze
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 112kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

For the glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons spiced rum
  • 1 tablespoon eggnog

Instructions

  • With the paddle attachment, whip the softened butter and white and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix an additional minute or until well blended.
  • In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix the eggnog, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  • With the stand mixer running on low, add the eggnog mixture to the butter-sugar mixture in a stream. Don't worry if the mixture is a bit lumpy.
  • Once all the egg mixture has been added, turn the machine off and add half the flour mixture. Mix for a minute or two until well blended. Add the remaining flour and mix until just combined.
  • Take the dough from the bowl and put it on top of a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap, forming it into a large rectangle about 1-inch thick. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Form the dough into 1-inch balls and bake them on a parchment paper lined sheet pan in a 325-F oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown on the bottom.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and when cool, drizzle with the glaze.fc

To make the glaze:

  • With the whisk attachment of your stand mixer, combine the powdered sugar with eggnog and spiced rum until smooth and just runny enough that it fall slowly in a stream off of a spoon.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of milk or water at a time until the glaze is runny but not watery.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Fresh nutmeg is best in this recipe. Ground nutmeg can lose its flavor very quickly. I buy whole nutmeg and grate what I need when I need it with a microplane grater.
  • Don't worry if the dough feels wetter than typical cookie dough. It'll bake up just fine!
  • Parchment paper lined sheet pans (aka cookie sheet) will make cleanup a breeze.
  • These cookies spread but not a lot. To be on the safe side, make sure they're about 2-inches apart.
  • Let the glaze fully dry (about 30 minutes) before stacking the cookies.
  • These cookies freeze like a dream!
  • No spiced rum? No problem - use your favorite brand of rum.
  • Don't want to use alcohol? No worries - just use an equal amount of milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg