Cookie Recipes

Eggnog Sparkle Cookies

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup eggnog
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
One or assorted colors decorating sugar (about 1/3 cup total)
Ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly butter cookie sheet.

In large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks until combined. Add eggnog.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and nutmeg; add to butter mixture, beating until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate dough 2 hours or until firm.

Combine decorating sugar and cinnamon on paper plate, adding about 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon for every 2 tablespoons of sugar. Roll dough into 1-inch diameter balls; roll in topping mixture. Place 2 inches apart on buttered cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.

Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies.