Eggnog Shorties Recipe
๐ Total Time: 30 minutes
๐ฅ Servings: 54 cookies
๐ Category: Drop Cookies
๐ช Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Canadian, Winter, Christmas, Sweet, < 30 Mins, Oven
Description:
Eggnog Shorties, a beloved Christmas favorite, are rich, buttery morsels perfect for the holiday season. Pair them with Chocolate Almond Crisps for a delightful contrast and to make use of leftover egg whites. While not suitable for those watching their waistlines, these shorties are undeniably irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 4 tbsp butter (for icing)
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 tbsp dark rum
- Additional ground nutmeg for sprinkling
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sift together the flour, nutmeg, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. |
| 2 | In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. |
| 3 | Beat in the egg yolk and the extracts until well combined. |
| 4 | Stir in the flour mixture until a dough forms. |
| 5 | Use a melon baller to scoop out portions of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. |
| 6 | Press each cookie with a wet fork to create a cross-hatch pattern. |
| 7 | Bake at 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. |
| 8 | Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. |
| 9 | To prepare the icing, cream the butter in a small bowl, then mix in the icing sugar and rum until smooth. |
| 10 | Spread the icing onto the cooled cookies using a knife. |
| 11 | Sprinkle a little ground nutmeg over the iced cookies for an extra festive touch. |
| 12 | Allow the icing to set before serving and enjoy the decadent flavors of these Eggnog Shorties. |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 96.7
- Total Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 19.1mg
- Sodium: 17.8mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12.8g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 8.3g
- Protein: 0.7g
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Eggnog Shorties, a delightful treat that captures the essence of Christmas in every buttery bite!
