Candy Cane Eggnog Soft Cookies

Makes 30

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup eggnog
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 30 Peppermint Candy Cane Kisses

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined, about 1 minute
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until combined and scraping down the edges as needed
  4. Add the vanilla and eggnog and beat to combine
  5. Add the baking powder, salt, mixed spice, and beat until combined
  6. Add the flour and beat until just combined
  7. Scoop into 1-1 ½ tablespoon sized cookie dough balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheets. They batter will appear wetter than usual cookie dough
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. They will be puffed up and slightly golden
  9. Let them cool for 2 minutes and then press a peppermint candy cane Kiss into the center of each cookie. Leave to cool completely until the kiss is set firm
  10. Enjoy!