egg nog sugar cookies

Cleburne, TX
Updated on Nov 17, 2011

I've been making these Egg Nog sugar cookies for years for the Holiday's. Friends and family LOVE them.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine and butter (mixed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • BUTTER FROSTING
  • 1/4 pound butter (not margarine)
  • 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • - milk
  • - nutmeg

How To Make egg nog sugar cookies

  • All mixed and ready to go.
    Step 1
    Mix margarine and butter, salt, lemon rind, nutmeg, sugar, eggs, and milk together well.
  • Step 2
    Add sifted dry ingredients.
  • Baked but not yet frosted.
    Step 3
    Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets. Bake 350 degrees 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Step 4
    FROSTING: Heat butter to melt, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk until it is of spreading consistency. When cookies are cool, frost with butter frosting and sprinkle with small amount of nutmeg.

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