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Close-up of a slice of Christmas eggnog shortcake cookie on a light grey ceramic plate.

Christmas Eggnog Shortcake Cookies

Delight in festive shortbread cookies infused with eggnog and nutmeg, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in eggnog, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture.
  4. Drop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  5. Cool cookies and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for freshness.