Eggnog Sparkle Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1/3 cup red decorating sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine flour, baking powder and nutmeg; set aside.
2. Cream butter and granulated sugar at medium speed of electric mixer.
3. Add egg yolks; beat until fluffy. Blend in eggnog.
4. Add flour mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined.
5. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
6. Combine decorating sugar and cinnamon.
7. Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls; roll in colored sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin