Eggnog Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Eggnog Cookies are made with festive spice flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg and rum extract.

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Top them off with a creamy and thick Eggnog Cream Cheese frosting dusted with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg.

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They are a holiday must-make for the Eggnog lovers in your life! (And even non-eggnog-lovers drool over them, too!)

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To make, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

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In a stand mixer, beat together the shortening and sugars on medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

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Add the egg, egg yolk, eggnog and extracts and mix again until combined.

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Gradually add in the dry ingredients just until incorporated.

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In a small dish, combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Scoop the cookie dough into about 1 ½ – 2 tbsp. sized balls, roll, and coat in cinnamon sugar mixture.

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Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for just 8-10 minutes, careful not to overbake.

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Using a mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until it's creamy.

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Add in the eggnog, rum extract and a pinch of cinnamon nutmeg, and salt.

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Then add in the powdered sugar. Beat on low just to get it combined the increase to medium-high speed until fully incorporated.

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Pipe on frosting using a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg, yum!!

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