Imagine biting into a cookie that captures the essence of the holiday season in every single delectable crumb! These Eggnog Chocolate Chunk Cookies are not just another sweet treat - they're a festive experience that transforms your ordinary baking routine into a celebration of flavors. With the rich, creamy warmth of eggnog and decadent chocolate chunks, these cookies promise to become the star of your holiday dessert table, leaving everyone craving just one more bite.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the eggnog and nutmeg until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks gently using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough, dense cookies.
- Use high-quality chocolate chunks for the most luxurious flavor.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker, more controlled spread.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Watch cookies closely in the last few minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
- Let cookies cool completely to allow chocolate chunks to set and flavors to develop.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
