Christmas Eggnog Brown Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Eggnog Brown Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter; 3/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar; 3/4 cups White Granulated Sugar; 2 whole Eggs, Room Temperature; 1/2 cups Eggnog; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2-3/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; Pinch Of Salt; 1 cup Red And Green M&Ms, Divided

Servings: persons

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1. In a small saucepan, melt butter at medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and wait until the butter turns a lovely golden brown color. Remove from heat and cool.
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2. In a large bowl, whisk together cooled butter, sugars, eggs, eggnog and vanilla extract.
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3. Sift together flour, nutmeg, baking soda and salt in another bowl and mix into the wet mixture.
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4. Mix in half of the M&Ms
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5. Cover the bowl and chill dough in refrigerator for about 30-45 minutes.
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6. Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
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7. Scoop out 1 1/2- 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie on baking sheet. Place remaining M&Ms on top of cookies.
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8. Bake 10-12 minutes until cookies are flattened.

1009

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Unsalted Butter, 3/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar, 3/4 cups White Granulated Sugar, 2 whole Eggs, Room Temperature, and more.

Yes, Christmas Eggnog Brown Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Eggnog Brown Butter Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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