Golden EggNog Cutout Cookie
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Ingredients
COOKIES
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 6 Tbsp Hood® Golden Eggnog
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
ICING
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Hood® Golden Eggnog
- Colored sugar for decorating
Directions
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STEP 1
Place butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat on high speed until well combined. Add eggs, eggnog and vanilla extract, and mix well.
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STEP 2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Add the butter mixture to the flour mixture and mix until combined. Shape dough into 2 disks and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
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STEP 3
Preheat oven to 325˚F. Working in batches, roll out 1 disk (leave the other in the refrigerator) on a lightly floured work surface to a 1/8 to1/4-inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes with 4-inch cookie cutters and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm and the bottoms are a very light brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
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STEP 4
To make icing, place powdered sugar, vanilla extract and eggnog in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
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STEP 5
Spread each cookie with a thin layer of icing and sprinkle with colored sugar.
Per Serving: Calories: 134, Carbohydrate: 22 grams, Fat: 5 grams, Saturated fat: 3 grams, Protein: 2 grams, Cholesterol: 22 milligrams, Sodium: 82 milligrams, Calcium: 23 milligrams.
