Description
Gooey butter cookies infused with classic eggnog flavor bring festive cheer to holiday dessert tables. Creamy, spiced dough creates melt-in-mouth treats perfect for sharing with loved ones during Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113 g) butter
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 ¾ cups (660 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) all-natural cane sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) full-fat eggnog
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Fresh grated nutmeg (for garnish)
- Brown butter glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Preparation: Thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Creamy Base Creation: Blend cream cheese, butter, and sour cream using an electric mixer until achieving a smooth, luxurious texture.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually incorporate sugar at low speed, carefully scraping bowl sides to maintain consistent mixture.
- Liquid Fusion: Introduce egg, eggnog, and vanilla extract, mixing until ingredients seamlessly combine into a harmonious blend.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a soft, slightly tacky dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to intensify flavors.
- Baking Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Form dough into uniform balls, generously rolling in powdered sugar.
- Baking Process: Arrange cookie spheres on prepared sheet with adequate spacing. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Finishing Touch: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack. Optionally drizzle with brown butter glaze and sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Chill Dough Wisely: Refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes helps develop richer flavors and prevents cookies from spreading too thin during baking.
- Sugar Coating Technique: Roll cookies generously in powdered sugar for a classic crackled appearance and added sweetness that enhances the eggnog flavor profile.
- Baking Precision: Watch cookies carefully during the 10-12 minute baking window; golden edges indicate perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Cooling Crucial: Letting cookies rest on the baking sheet allows them to set properly, preventing crumbling and maintaining a soft, gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg