Ingredients (~45 cookies)
For the Melt-Away Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (3 sticks)
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- Heaping 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Heaping 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
For the Eggnog Icing
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp eggnog (start with less and add more as needed)
- White sparkling sugar (for topping)
Make the Dough
Preheat your oven to ~375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed for ~2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for ~30 seconds until combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches. Mix on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
Shape and Bake
Roll the dough into small, 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Use the bottom of a flat drinking glass (or your palm) to gently flatten each ball into a thick disc. If the glass sticks, wipe the bottom with a damp paper towel or dip it in a little sugar.
Bake for ~8 minutes. The cookies should be set but not browned. They are meant to be pale.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
Ice the Cookies
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of eggnog.
Check the consistency. You want a smooth, spreadable icing. If it is too thick, add the remaining tablespoon of eggnog (or more) a little at a time. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Spoon a small dollop of icing onto the center of each cooled cookie. Use the back of the spoon to spread it slightly.
Immediately sprinkle with white sparkling sugar while the icing is wet.
Let the icing set completely before storing.
Snowy Eggnog Melt-Away Cookies
Ingredients
For the Melt-Away Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter 3 sticks, softened
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- Heaping 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Heaping 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
For the Eggnog Icing
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp eggnog start with less and add more as needed
- White sparkling sugar for topping
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar for 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix 30 seconds.
- Whisk dry ingredients in separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to wet in three batches. Mix on low until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls on parchment-lined sheets.
- Flatten balls with glass bottom.
- Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool cookies completely on wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar and eggnog for icing.
- Adjust icing consistency with more sugar or eggnog.
- Spoon icing onto cookies and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Let icing set before storing.
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