Eggnog Chai Sugar Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the warm, spiced magic of the holidays with these Eggnog Chai Sugar Cookies! Inspired by a Southern Living recipe and elevated with a touch of homemade flair, these sweet and spicy cookies are the perfect treat for winter gatherings. We've used both Betty Crocker and Krusteaz sugar cookie mixes successfully – just remember to adjust baking times as needed based on your chosen mix. Get ready for a flavor explosion that combines the creamy comfort of eggnog with the aromatic warmth of chai tea!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 120 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Eggnog Chai Sugar Cookies

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How to Make Eggnog Chai Sugar Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified on your sugar cookie mix package.
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Remove 1 tablespoon of loose chai tea leaves from a tea bag; discard the tea bag.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the entire package of sugar cookie mix, 1 tablespoon of chai tea leaves, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 2 teaspoons of eggnog. Mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in another 2 tablespoons of eggnog until the dough reaches a smooth, droppable consistency.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Dip the bottom of a glass in the cinnamon sugar mixture and gently press onto the top of each cookie.
  8. Bake according to the instructions on your sugar cookie mix package. Cool completely on wire racks.
  9. While the cookies cool, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 3-4 teaspoons of eggnog until smooth. Add more eggnog, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Once the cookies are completely cool, frost each cookie with the eggnog icing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

26g

Carbs

3g