Dessert for 24

Eggnog Cookies

Name: Eggnog Cookies
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup salted butter; 1/2 cup eggnog; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 egg yolks; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup eggnog; 1 tbsp nutmeg for sprinkling (optional)

$1.97for 430 minServes 24

Soft eggnog cookies bake with cinnamon and nutmeg, then receive a sweet eggnog frosting and optional nutmeg.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.83

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
24servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Desserts Holiday

Typical price

$0.49 per serving$1.97 for 4

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup salted butter
1/2 cup eggnog
1 tsp vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup eggnog
1 tbsp nutmeg for sprinkling (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
Beat the sugar and butter in a large bowl, then beat in the eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks.
Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, drop rounded tablespoons onto the sheets, and bake for 10 minutes.
Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool completely.
Beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, and eggnog until smooth, spread it over the cookies, and sprinkle with nutmeg if using.

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