Eggnog Cookies

Ingredients:

For the Cookies

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• 2 extra-large eggs
• 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• ¾ cup eggnog

For the Frosting

• ½ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup eggnog
• Ground nutmeg for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla and rum extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients in portions, alternating with the eggnog. Mix until just combined.
5. Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.

Make the Frosting

9. Beat the softened butter until smooth.
10. Add the powdered sugar and eggnog gradually, mixing until creamy.
11. Frost the cooled cookies and dust with ground nutmeg.