This post is sponsored by Adams Extract. All opinions are my own.
Near the holidays I start looking for all the cookies. There are so many different ones out there and so many different versions. A very popular holiday cookie is the crinkle cookie because it's made with a boxed cake mix which makes it super easy. While I do like those cookies I always think that a homemade version is ten times better.
That's where these Eggnog Crackle Cookies come in. While they have a few more ingredients then cake box crackle cookies, these taste way better and are still really easy to make. They have cream cheese in them which makes them soft and delicious. The eggnog flavor comes from an egg, rum, and Adams Best Vanilla.
Before you begin know that these cookies need to be refrigerated for several hours or overnight. I did not read that instruction and had everything ready to bake when I realized I couldn't bake them until the next day. So make the dough the night before and bake them whenever you have time the next day.
Another tip is about the powdered sugar. While you roll these in powdered sugar before baking I also chose to dust the tops with powdered sugar once they came out as well. These cookies are soft, chewy, and totally taste like sugared eggnog! They are perfect for enjoying around the holidays with a cup of hot cocoa or even a glass of eggnog.
Eggnog Crackle Cookies
Soft and chewy homemade crinkle cookies that have a delicious eggnog flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ c. flour
- 1 t. baking powder
- ½ t. nutmeg
- ½ t. cinnamon
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 4 T. butter, softened
- ¾ c. sugar
- 2 T. rum
- 2 t. vanilla
- ½ t. salt
- 1 egg
- 1 c. powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl cream together the cream cheese, butter, and sugar. Mix in the rum, vanilla, and salt.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- Pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in powdered sugar and place on a cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes or until they are puffy and crackly. Do not overbake.
- Place baking sheet on a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes before removing the cookies from the cookie sheet and placing them on the wire rack to cool completely.
- Carefully dust tops with additional powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Recipe Adapted from Wicked Good Kitchen
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 102mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g
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I love the eggnog flavor in these cookies! It makes cookies so moist and yummy! I can't wait to try these.
Christie
These look and sound so delicious. I love eggnog in baked goods. Totally trying these!
Jeffthechef@makeitlikeaman.com
I love these. They're going on this year's Chr6cookie list.
HezziD
I'm glad to hear that! They are easy to make and super delicious
Cindy Kerschner
I love the sound of eggnog in these. So festive!
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
I would totally gobble these up. With a big ol' glass of egg nog of course!
Sue Lau
I love eggnog cookies for the holidays- they go so well with coffee.
Barrie Mooney
I love eggnog- and these are traditional with that dose of rum! What a kick! I look forward to making this recipe soon!
Karen
I do that all the time. Why can't I read the recipe all the way through to "refrigerate overnight" Ha ha. These sound amazing.
Lisa Kerhin
I can't wait to try these!