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Eggnog Delight Gooey Butter Cookies


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 37 minute
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Welcome to the holiday season with a decadent twist on traditional treats! Presenting the Eggnog Delight Gooey Butter Cookies: a sumptuous blend of the creamy richness of eggnog integrated with the irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture of butter cookies. These cookies are perfect for holiday parties, friendly gatherings, or a quiet night by the fireside. The addition of a brown butter glaze drizzled on top brings a level of gourmet sophistication that makes these cookies a festive favorite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour (adjust to 2 ½ cups for altitudes up to 3000 feet)
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon of sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
  • ½ cup of butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 4 oz of cream cheese (not fat-free)
  • ½ cup of sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 ¼ cups of all-natural cane sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup of full-fat eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for rolling
  • Brown butter glaze (optional)
  • Fresh grated nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir or whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Cream Base Ingredients: Using a mixer at a medium speed, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream or Greek yogurt until the mixture achieves a creamy texture.
  3. Integrate Sugar and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the cane sugar to the creamed mixture while continuing to beat at a low speed. Ensure the blend is smooth by occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl. Following this, integrate the egg, eggnog, and vanilla extract until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients into the Wet Mix: Switch the mixer to a low setting or a stir mode and gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mix into the wet ingredients until just combined. The dough will be noticeably sticky or gooey.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes; chilling overnight can enhance the flavors even more.
  6. Preheat and Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  7. Form and Bake Cookies: Use a small or medium cookie scoop to form the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter, roll them in powdered sugar, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
  8. Cool and Glaze: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. If desired, drizzle with brown butter glaze and sprinkle with fresh grated nutmeg once cooled.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch