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Frosted Eggnog Cookies

Name: Frosted Eggnog Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 13-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup eggnog; 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; ICING:; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup eggnog

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Makes

13-1/2 dozen

Eggnog stars in both the cookie and frosting in this new-found recipe, imparting a subtle holiday flavor.—Amanda Taylor, Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup eggnog
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup eggnog

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggnog. Combine flour, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into four 10-in. rolls. Wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For icing, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and eggnog; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container.

To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Iced cookies can be stored for 1 week in an airtight container.

Eggnog

This recipe was tested with commercially prepared eggnog.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Frosted Eggnog Cookies

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