Eggnog Cookies
A melt-in-your-mouth eggnog cookie, infused with rum and warm spices, is perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F and line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
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Cream room temperature butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes), scraping the bowl sides.
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Add egg yolks and mix until combined.
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Stir in dark rum (if using) and vanilla extract for 20 seconds.
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Gradually drizzle in eggnog; mix for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
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Drop 1 tablespoon dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart (max 6 per sheet).
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Bake for 9-12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway, until edges are golden and centers are set. Cool completely on wire racks.
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For the icing, whisk together confectioners' sugar, remaining eggnog, and remaining dark rum (if using).
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Once cookies are cooled, drizzle with icing and garnish with fresh nutmeg.