Eggnog Cookies And Rum Sugar Glaze

These Eggnog Cookies transform your favourite holiday beverage into a a delicious handheld treat!

INGREDIENTS :

Cookies:

• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg ground
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon ground
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light-brown sugar packed
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp rum or 1/2 tsp rum extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 large egg yolk room temperature
• 1/4 cup eggnog room temperature

Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp eggnog
• 1 tsp rum or 1/2 tsp rum extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS :

Cookies:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
2. Beat butter and sugars on medium speed until pale and fluffy (approx. 2-3mins).
3. Reduce speed and add egg yolk, eggnog, and rum. Beat until well combined.
4. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Refrigerate cookie dough for at least 3 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
7. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion cookies onto your baking sheets.
8. Bake for about 9-11mins or until golden on the edges. Remove from oven.
9. Let cool on pans for 2 minutes, then transfer onto wire racks to cool completely.

Glaze:

1. Stir all ingredients with a fork until well combined. Drizzle over cooled cookies and sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.