The Holiday Season is here and what better way to spread cheer than with some sugary sweet treats! Whether you like rich and decadent or light and airy, National Cookie Day is a great excuse to get baking or visit your favorite local bakery.
This December 4, National Cookie Day celebrates this delightful dessert that has been around since the documentation of baking. This is because cookies traveled well and were a wonderful way to make new acquaintances by breaking this delicious bread.
Around the holidays there are plenty of PebbleCreek residents who participate in cookie exchanges which is a fun opportunity to try a little bit of everything. So whether you treat yourself to gingerbreads, chocolate chips, macaroons, shortbreads or classic sugar cookies, don’t miss the day to indulge your sweet tooth!
Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek, a luxury senior living community, where only whole grains, freshly baked breads, cookies and muffins will be served, would like to share this recipe with you. Opening in May 2019, Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek is now accepting apartment reservations. To learn more visit www.RobsonReserve.com or call 623-535-1613.
Eggnog Delight Cookies
YIELD: 4 dozen
INGREDIENTS:
1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
EGGNOG FROSTING:
4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
Additional ground nutmeg
Directions
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, eggnog and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, for at least two hours.
2. Shape into 1-inch balls; place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees until bottoms are brown, 13-16 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, beat the first five frosting ingredients until blended; beat in enough eggnog to reach desired consistency. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.
Originally published as Eggnog Cookies in Taste of Home December/January 1996.