Eggnog Shortbread

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 14

Creamy Eggnog Shortbread for the ultimate holiday snack

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

12g

Fat

14g

Looking for a sweet and delicious treat to accompany your hot cup of cocoa on a chilly winter evening? Look no further than this creamy and buttery Eggnog Shortbread. Its unique texture and festive flavour are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Whether you serve it at a holiday party or save it for a midday snack, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 325 F
2.	In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
3.	Slowly incorporate flour, salt, and nutmeg and mix until the dough is formed.
4.	Flatten the dough and shape as desired.
5.	Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
6.	Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with confectioners' sugar. Let cool and serve.

PROS

Perfect holiday snack with a creamy and buttery flavor.

Easy to make and can be stored for a long time.

CONS

Not recommended for people with dietary restrictions as it contains a high amount of butter and sugar.

May be a bit crumbly and dry in texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggnog Shortbread contains 2 essential ingredients; butter and nutmeg, which helps to boost your energy levels. Although not entirely healthy, the nutmeg present in the recipe helps fight fatigue, digestive issues as well as enhance the flavour of the cookies.

	2 cups butter
	4 cups flour
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/4 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 teaspoon nutmeg