This post was sponsored by Eagle Brand®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Twinkly lights, balsam candles, eggnog, cookies… it’s holiday time, friends! This is also my absolute favorite baking time of year since it is even extra cookie-focused.
One of Greg’s favorite parts of the holidays is eggnog with a little nutmeg on it, so as I was pondering what cookies to make for the cookie boxes I give out, I figured it would be great to incorporate that winter-y classic flavor.
To achieve the creamy, sweet notes you find in eggnog, I turned to Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk. It’s made only with milk and sugar and adds wonderful flavor to both the cookie dough and the filling here. Its smooth texture and thickness gives the cookies just enough moisture without making the dough too wet.
Eggnog also has an eggy richness so we’ll use both a whole egg and an extra yolk. For warming spices, turn to cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger and don’t be shy with them!
I decided that these cookies would be best with some filling to really accentuate the creaminess you get with a glass of eggnog. You could of course just make the cookies as-is and they will still taste delicious. I like to scoop them smaller than my typical cookie since they will be sandwiched together.
These Eggnog Sandwich Cookies will be perfect for your cookie swaps, dessert tables, or secret Santas (Who wouldn’t appreciate an edible gift?).
Xo,
Jenna
For another wonderful recipe using Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk, see my Pumpking Thanksgiving Trifle.