Frosted Eggnog Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Eggnog Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup white sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ cup butter, softened (1 stick, either salted or unsalted); ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; ¾ cup eggnog (any type, even soy, will work fine); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt (if unsalted butter was used); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon rum (or rum extract); 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

¾ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened (1 stick, either salted or unsalted)
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup eggnog (any type, even soy, will work fine)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt (if unsalted butter was used)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum (or rum extract)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Cream softened butter and sugars together until smooth.
3
Add applesauce, mix.
4
Add eggnog, vanilla extract and egg.
5
Mix until smooth.
6
Add spices, salt (if applicable) and baking powder.
7
Mix.
8
Add flour and stir just until fully moistened (do not overmix or your cookies will be tough).
9
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
10
Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown and slightly crackled in appearence.
11
Remove cookies from sheet within 2-3 minutes of removing sheet from oven.
12
Allow cookies to cool before frosting.
13
Frosting: Cream together butter, vanilla extract, rum (or extract) until smooth.
14
Add powdered sugar slowly and while mixing; texture will be crumbly.
15
Add milk and stir until smooth.
16
Using a knife or frosting spreader, apply 1-2 teaspoons of frosting to each cookie.

983

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup butter, softened (1 stick, either salted or unsalted), ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Frosted Eggnog 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.

Frosted Eggnog Cookies

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