Eggnog Snowman Cookies

Bring a touch of festive whimsy to your holiday baking with Eggnog Snowman Cookies! These buttery, spiced treats are infused with the cozy flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, making them the ultimate Christmas cookie. Each cookie is constructed with stacked rounds of soft, tender dough to create adorable snowman shapes, then glazed with a sweet eggnog icing that adds irresistible creaminess. Decorate with mini chocolate chips, candy noses, and licorice scarves for a fun, family-friendly project that doubles as an edible centerpiece. With just 30 minutes of prep time, these charming cookies are perfect for holiday parties, gift exchanges, or simply spreading seasonal cheer.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Light brown sugar, packed
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 0.5 cup Eggnog
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Eggnog (for glaze)
• 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (for decorating)
• 0.25 cup Orange candy-coated chocolates or icing (for noses)
• 1 piece Red licorice strings or icing (for scarves)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 4

Mix in the eggnog and vanilla extract until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 8

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use round cookie cutters in three sizes (small, medium, large) to create the snowman shapes. Stack the circles on the baking sheet to form snowmen, gently pressing to adhere.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.

Step 10

To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth.

Step 11

Dip the top surface of each cookie snowman in the glaze or drizzle it over the cookies if preferred. Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes.

Step 12

Decorate the snowmen: use mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, orange candy-coated chocolates or icing for noses, and red licorice strings or icing for scarves. Be creative with your designs!

Step 13

Let the cookies dry for at least 30 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1380.7 grams (1380.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4957

Total Fat 124.90g	160%
Saturated Fat 67.80g	339%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 695mg	232%
Sodium 772mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 928.30g	338%
Dietary Fiber 11.60g	41%
Total Sugars 619.90g
Protein 58.50g	117%

Vitamin D 146IU	730%
Calcium 427mg	33%
Iron 21mg	115%
Potassium 987mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.2%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 73.2%