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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes; chilling overnight can enhance the flavors even more.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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