Easy Cake Mix Eggnog Cookies
Delight in the festive flavors of eggnog combined with the convenience of cake mix to create light and fluffy cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup eggnog Can use dairy-free eggnog for a dairy-free version.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Can substitute with dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option.
- 1 large egg For vegan option, use 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water.
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg Fresh nutmeg enhances flavor.
- Powdered sugar for dusting Optional, for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, blend together the vanilla cake mix, eggnog, softened butter, and egg until the mixture is smooth.
- Add in the freshly grated nutmeg and mix until fully incorporated.
Baking
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.