How to Make Yummy Egg Nog Cookies

Even though it is just October, I saw some Egg Nog at the grocery store today. Granted, it was Pumpkin Egg Nog, not the traditional sort, but none the less it was Egg Nog and that is my most favorite drink around the holidays. I LOVE EGG NOG! So, I have a recipe that let's me not only drink my yummy Egg Nog but eat it up too! Get your mouth ready for a wonderful holiday treat that is sure to become a tradition in your home too!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup egg nog (Mmmm!)

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. 
    

   Cream together the sugar and the butter in a large bowl.

3. Add vanilla, egg yolks and Egg Nog (Mmm!) !)and then mix on medium until smooth.

4. Add flour mixture and mix on low until blended.

5. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

6. 
    

   Bake for 25 minutes or until bottoms turn light brown. Cool on wire rack.

Tips & Warnings

• I like to use Egg Nog in my coffee and eat these cookies with a cup of Egg Nog flavored coffee. So tasty!

[stlscientist]

on 4/13/2009 Egg Nog is my favorite! These are on my list for Christmas.

[dsarokin]

on 11/14/2008 Yummm, these sound good. Thanks for the early seasonal temptation.

[andre7514]

on 11/1/2008 I need to try these, you offered a great recipe! Thanks

[JesaLynn]

on 10/29/2008 o0o0oo sounds sooooo good! I can't wait to try these! Big 5!!!!

[amylaine]

on 10/26/2008 Sounds great