Because they’re so easy to make, these slice-and-bake eggnog cookies are one of our favorite Christmas cookies.
Full of the rich flavor of holiday eggnog spiked with rum and dusted with nutmeg, they have a firm texture, a slight crunch, and just enough sweetness to handle the extra flavors of the icing.
What Is A Slice-and-Bake Cookie?
With slice-and-bake cookie recipes, you prepare the dough, form it into a log and refrigerate it until it’s solid enough to get a clean slice.
If you’re making a few different types of cookies, make the slice-and-bake dough first and by the time you’re done with your other cookie recipes, they’ll be ready to bake.
Slice-and-Bake Eggnog Cookies
Flavored with rum, vanilla, nutmeg, and butter, these easy, slice and bake cookies taste like holiday eggnog spiked with rum.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the icing:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dark rum, or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine the butter and sugar in a large bowl and using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat until creamy and light. Add the egg yolks, vanilla and rum extracts, and continue beating until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add to the butter and egg mixture and combine thoroughly to form a soft dough.
- Working on a flat surface, divide dough in half and shape each half into a log about 8 inches long by 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the logs from the refrigerator and let them stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes. While still wrapped in plastic, roll the logs on a flat surface to round out the flat side that may have developed while they were chilling.
- Unwrap, and using a sharp knife, cut the logs into 1/4-inch thick slices, turning the log a little after each cut to help keep it round.
- Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the parchment lined sheets and bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until light golden in color. Cool on wire racks.
- While the cookies bake, make the icing: Combine the sugar, butter and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the cream, rum, vanilla extract and nutmeg and beat with a mixer or by hand, until smooth and creamy.
- After the cookies have cooled completely, coat the top of each with a thin layer of icing and sprinkle with a little extra nutmeg if desired. Allow the icing to harden completely before storing.
- Store in an airtight container, no more than 2 layers deep, placing waxed paper between the layers.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Slice-and-Bake Eggnog Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
78
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
38
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Rhonda Mattern says
These are SO good! I added a tsp of dark rum to the icing along with the rum extract and the icing was delicious. I also substituted half and half for the heavy cream and it worked just fine. One of the best things about this recipe is that the cookie is not overly sweet so it perfectly balances the sweetness of the icing. Very simple and festive for the holidays!
Lynne Webb says
Hi Rhonda,
A little bit of extra rum in the icing is a good idea. Glad you enjoyed the cookies!
Karen D says
These sound like a perfect blend of my favorite holiday flavors!