How to Make Eggnog Snickerdoodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of eggnog and snickerdoodles, then you're in for a treat with this delightful holiday cookie recipe. Eggnog snickerdoodles are a festive twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie, infused with the rich and creamy flavor of eggnog. These cookies are soft, chewy, and have just the right amount of sweetness, making them the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.

These eggnog snickerdoodles are made with a combination of traditional snickerdoodle ingredients, such...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon rum extract
  • ½ teaspoon brandy extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup colored sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 53 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Beat sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, rum extract, and brandy extract together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; mix until dough is just combined.
  • Mix colored sugar and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; coat with colored sugar mixture and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are beginning to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    94 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 32mg