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Eggnog Snickerdoodles Recipe

Eggnog Snickerdoodles Recipe

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These Eggnog Snickerdoodles are a festive twist on the classic cookie, with the flavors of nutmeg, rum extract, and vanilla. They are soft, chewy, and coated in a sweet sugary-nutmeg mixture.

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams), softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons rum extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugar Coating:

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until creamed. Add egg, egg yolks, rum extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly mix in the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Form dough.
  5. Prepare sugar coating: Whisk together sugar and nutmeg. Roll dough into balls, coat with sugar mixture, and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 9-12 minutes until set. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of nutmeg to suit your taste preferences.
  • For a stronger rum flavor, you can increase the amount of rum extract.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.

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Keywords: Eggnog Snickerdoodles, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Baking