Dessert for 24

Eggnog Cookies

Name: Eggnog Cookies
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup salted butter; 1/2 cup eggnog; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 egg yolks; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup eggnog; 1 tbsp nutmeg for sprinkling (optional)

Soft eggnog cookies bake with cinnamon and nutmeg, then receive a sweet eggnog frosting and optional nutmeg.

Typical price

$1.97for 4 servings

$0.49 per serving$1.97 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
24servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Desserts Holiday

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Butter$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.83

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup salted butter
1/2 cup eggnog
1 tsp vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup eggnog
1 tbsp nutmeg for sprinkling (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
Beat the sugar and butter in a large bowl, then beat in the eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks.
Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, drop rounded tablespoons onto the sheets, and bake for 10 minutes.
Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool completely.
Beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, and eggnog until smooth, spread it over the cookies, and sprinkle with nutmeg if using.

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

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with eggs on sale.