Eggnog Cookies

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread joy and warmth than with a batch of delightful Eggnog Cookies? These treats are the perfect blend of holiday cheer and the irresistible flavors or eggnog, making them an absolute must for your festive baking lineup.

We all know that every great recipe has a secret ingredient, and for these Eggnog Cookies, that magic touch comes in the form of Amoretti Eggnog Compound. This heavenly addition elevates the cookies to a whole new level, infusing them with the rich, creamy essence of everyone's favorite holiday drink.

Imagine the cozy aroma of eggnog wafting through your kitchen as these cookies bake to golden perfection. Amoretti Eggnog Compound is the not-so-secret weapon that guarantees a burst of festive flavor in every bite. It's the kind of ingredient that transforms a good cookie into an unforgettable holiday masterpiece. Happy baking, and may your holidays be filled with sweetness and joy!

Ingredients

Cookies

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1.5 tbsp. Amoretti® Eggnog Compound
• 1 tsp. Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon Extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp heavy cream (depending on desired consistency)
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon Extract

Directions

Cookies

1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together your flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, then set aside.
2. Cream the butter and sugar with a hand or stand mixer with a paddle attachment making sure to scrape down the bowl. Beat on high until light and fluffy.
3. Add in your egg yolks, heavy cream, Amoretti Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon Extract and Amoretti Eggnog Compound mixing on medium, scraping the bowl down and mixing again. 
4. Add in your dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined, scarep down and mix again for just a few seconds to incorporate everything. 
5. Use a cookie scoop the dough (or roughly portion out 2 tbsp) and drop them onto a lined baking sheet about 4 inches apart.
6. Bake on the center rack at 350 degrees F. for about 11-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers of the cookie appears dry.
7. Let cool completely.

Glaze

1. Mix together powdered sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, then drizzle your heavy cream and Amoretti Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon Extract,
2. Whisk together until completely combined
3. Drizzle the icing over the tops of your cooled cookies and allow to dry for about 10-15 minutes.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

• You can add as much or as little heavy cream to your icing to reach your desired consistency. 
• You can replace the heavy cream in your icing for eggnog for an added touch of festive flavor.