Ingredients
2 sticks (8 oz) Unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup Granulated sugar
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dark rum
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1 whole plus 2 yolks Eggs at room temperature
2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Cream of tartar
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground nutmeg
a pinch Kosher salt
1/3 cup Eggnog
1/2 cup Granulated sugar for the sugar coating
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon for the sugar coating
1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground nutmeg for the sugar coating
Instructions
1-First Steps: Mixing the Dough: In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed. Mix in the dark rum and vanilla extract for 30 seconds, then add the eggs and yolks and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking powder, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and freshly ground nutmeg.
2-Combining and Chilling: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixer on low speed, followed by the eggnog, until the dough begins to clump. Portion the dough using a 2-ounce scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap to chill for 1 hour.
3: Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF and prepare the sugar coating by combining granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and freshly ground nutmeg in a small bowl. Roll the chilled dough balls in this mixture to coat thoroughly, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with 2 to 3 inches of spacing. Bake one tray at a time for 15 to 17 minutes until the edges just start to turn golden and the centers are puffy, then cool on a wire rack before serving.
Last Step:
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๐ฐ Use freshly grated nutmeg for best flavor, as pre-ground spices lose potency.
โ๏ธ Cover cookies during chilling to prevent drying out.
โณ Chilling dough enhances flavor and limits spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
