Eggnog in Cookies? Yes!
To make this eggnog cookie recipe, classic teacakes are amped up with an eggnog glaze in this easy festive recipe. The eggnog cookies are so soft, buttery, delicate and flaky, without being dry or overly crumbly. They just melt in your mouth. Teacakes go by many different names including Russian teacakes, wedding cookies, Mexican wedding cookies, and snowball cookies. However in the final analysis, generally speaking, we are talking about the same white, light, puffy, little cookie. Although the exact recipe varies, the overall concept is the same. For me, teacakes are a Christmastime classic. In my family, we called them Russian teacakes and they are one of my parents’ favorite holiday baked goods. No cookie platter would be complete without teacakes in my family! The eggnog flavor is quite noticeable, since I added cinnamon and nutmeg to the cookie dough itself. Because for me personally when I have eggnog, it’s those spices that really stand out to me in the overall flavor profile. And the glaze is extra creamy courtesy of the eggnog. If you like eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg, you’re going to love these teacakes! In case you need other eggnog recipes, from creative eggnog drinks to eggnog cinnamon rolls, check out all my eggnog recipes.
Ingredients in Eggnog Cookies
These soft eggnog cookies call for mostly pantry staples, plus one or seasonal items. All are easy to find this time of year, though! For the teacake cookies, you’ll need:
Unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks) Granulated sugar Eggs Vanilla extract All-purpose flour Baking powder Ground cinnamon Salt Ground nutmeg
And for the eggnog glaze, you’ll want to have on hand:
Confectioners’ sugar Vanilla extract Ground cinnamon Ground nutmeg Eggnog Christmas sprinkles for decorating, optional
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Eggnog Cookies
If you have a stand mixer, now is a good time to lug it out! However, you can make do with a handheld mixer if that’s all you have.
Tips for Making Glazed Eggnog Cookies
Although I mentioned these items in previous sections of the post, they bear repeating:
Don’t overmix the dough Don’t skip the dough chilling process Don’t overbake Make sure teacake cookies are fully cooled before glazing them or it will just run off You can freeze unbaked balls of dough for up to 3 months and bake off only what you need You can freeze already baked teacakes for up to 3 months (although I prefer freezing raw dough so you end up with freshly baked teacakes)
Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes:
25 Holiday Cookie Favorites – The tried-and-true favorites are all here! If you need a holiday cookie recipe, this collection has you covered!! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookies – These traditional sugar cookies are just like Grandma used to make!! They’re thin but still soft, topped with a simple 2-ingredient royal icing, and loaded with sprinkles! So festive and perfect for cookies exchanges or hostess gifts!! Soft and Chewy M&M’s Chocolate Chip Cookies – If you’re looking for a new M&M cookie recipe, this is THE ONE! Soft, buttery, and irresistible!! Soft Frosted Holiday Sprinkles Cookies – Tender, buttery cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and loaded with sprinkles! Easy, no-roll holiday cookies that everyone goes crazy for! Ritz Cookies (No-Bake Christmas Cookies) — If you need a ridiculously easy, no-bake dessert for a party, holiday cookie exchange, or just have a spur of the moment craving for chocolate and peanut butter, these Ritz cookies are perfect! Santa’s Kitchen Sink Cookies — Santa and everyone else won’t be able to resist these AMAZING cookies loaded with everything but the kitchen sink!! EASY, festive, salty-sweet treats with a FUN ingredients list!!
