Ingredients
Directions 11 steps | 80 Minutes
Prepare the dry ingredients. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and shortening together using either an electric mixer or a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
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Add the granulated and brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
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Mix in the yogurt and rum extract.
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On low speed, add in the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets or trays with parchment paper. Scoop 1½ - 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Make the nutmeg-sugar coating. In a small bowl, whisk together the nutmeg and sugar. Roll the balls of dough into the nutmeg-sugar coating and place them on the baking sheet about two inches apart.
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Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
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While the cookies are cooling, prepare the eggnog icing. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog and salt. (See notes 3.)
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Spread or drizzle the eggnog icing over the completely cooled cookies. Add a grating of fresh nutmeg. Let the icing set a bit before serving, about 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes:
- This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.
- Freshly grated nutmeg is highly recommended.
- If the icing is too thick, add more eggnog. If the icing is too runny, add more powdered sugar.
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