Dessert for 24
Eggnog Sugar Cookies
These soft eggnog cookies are chilled, baked with nutmeg and cinnamon, then covered with a simple eggnog glaze.
$1.26for 4 servings
$0.31 per serving$1.26 for 4
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Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.53 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourBaking powder and sodaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp eggnog
Steps
- Beat the white sugar and softened butter until creamy, then mix in the eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks.
- Stir in the nutmeg, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill it for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the centers are set.
- Whisk the powdered sugar and eggnog together, then drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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