The flavor of eggnog is always perfect during the Christmas season. Decorate these cookies with colored sugar sprinkles, or top with frosting if you prefer.

Recipe Adapted from The Taste of Home Best Loved Cookies & Bars Fall 2007

Ingredients:

Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup commercial eggnog

5½ cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for work surface

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping:

1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Sugar sprinkles

Directions:

Dough:

1. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar; cream together until mixture appears light and fluffy. Add eggnog; stir until blended. Add flour, baking soda, and nutmeg; stir to mix.
   
   
2. Press dough into a ball, cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.
   
   
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets, or line baking sheets with parchment paper.
   
   
4. On a lightly floured surface, and using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough to a 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut dough into desired shapes using a cookie cutter that has been dipped in flour (to help prevent dough from sticking to the cutter.)
   
   
5. Place cutout dough 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
   
   Topping:
6. Brush cookies with egg white and sprinkle with sugar sprinkles.
   
   
7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set and the edges are very lightly browned. Remove cookies from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
   
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