Description
Delicious snickerdoodle cookies topped with creamy eggnog frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until the dough forms.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for rolling. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll them into balls, and then roll each in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Gently press your thumb into the center of each cookie to create a small well.
- Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter for the frosting until smooth. Add powdered sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla. Slowly add eggnog one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a thick but pipeable consistency.
- Once cookies are completely cool, pipe or spoon the eggnog frosting into the center of each cookie.
Notes
- For a twist, use flavored eggnog or add a pinch of clove to the frosting.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg