Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (, spooned and leveled)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (, at room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon dark rum ( (or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract))
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons eggnog
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon dark rum

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with a rack in the center position. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar using a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl with an electric hand mixer. Scrap the bowl down, as needed, and beat on high until light and fluffy.
  • Pour in the eggnog, vanilla, and rum. Then add the egg yolks one at a time while mixing on medium. Scrape the bowl down and mix once more.
  • Turn the speed down to low; add in the flour mixture until just combined. Give a few turns of the batter with a spatula incorporating any remaining white streaks of flour.
  • Using a cooking scoop, portion out 1 1/2 tablespoon sized balls, rolling them in the palm of your hands to form them.
  • Drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the center appears dry. Do not over-bake.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.
  • In the meantime, make the glaze: In medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the glaze. (Add more powdered sugar or eggnog to achieve drizzling consistency.)
  • Once cookies have cooled completely, drizzle the icing over the top.
  • Enjoy with a tall glass of eggnog or milk!NOTE: You can omit the rum, if preferred. Just replace the amounts listed with an equal amount of vanilla extract.