Eggnog Santa Cut-Outs

Eggnog is a traditional holiday drink made with milk, cream, sugar, beaten eggs, and spices. It is often spiked with alcohol, such as rum or brandy, and served chilled.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 72 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Eggnog Santa Cut-Outs

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 12 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Eggnog
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Red and green colored sugar

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, eggnog, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch (6 cm) thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters in the shape of Santa Claus to cut out the cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
9. Repeat with the remaining dough.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough eggnog to make a smooth glaze.
13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with colored sugar.
14. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.