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Iced Eggnog Chewy Spice Cookies

These are soft, chewy holiday cookies spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. They are topped with a simple powdered sugar icing made with eggnog instead of milk for a festive twist.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
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Ingredients

For the Spice Cookies

  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 3/4 stick, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk discard the white or save for breakfast
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp molasses
  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • Heaping 1/4 tsp kosher salt

For the Eggnog Icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp eggnog

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  • Add egg yolk, vanilla, and molasses. Mix 2 minutes.
  • Whisk dry ingredients in separate bowl.
  • Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  • Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until edges set.
  • Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  • Sift powdered sugar and whisk with eggnog until smooth.
  • Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.
  • Let icing set for a few hours before storing.

Notes

Refrigerate cookies due to eggnog in icing. Best consumed within a few days.
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