Eggnog Santa Cut Outs Recipe

Delight your holiday guests with these festive Eggnog Santa Cut-Out Cookies! Bursting with the warm, spiced flavor of eggnog, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for Christmas celebrations. Easy to make and even easier to decorate, this recipe yields a delicious batch of festive treats. Get ready for a cozy baking experience!

Prep Time 70 mins
Cook Time 78 mins
Calories 131.1 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Eggnog Santa Cut Outs

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How to Make Eggnog Santa Cut Outs

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add ⅓ cup eggnog, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough at a time to ¼-inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out Santa shapes or your favorite holiday designs.
  9. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheets before frosting or decorating.
  12. Decorate with your favorite icing, sprinkles, and candies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

19g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Eggnog Santa Cut Outs?

Eggnog Santa Cut Outs takes about 148 minutes from start to finish — roughly 70 minutes to prepare and 78 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Eggnog Santa Cut Outs?

Eggnog Santa Cut Outs has approximately 131.1 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Eggnog Santa Cut Outs?

The key ingredients for Eggnog Santa Cut Outs are Sugar, Butter, Eggnog, Egg, Vanilla Extract, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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