Got eggnog lingering in the fridge after the holidays? These Chai Eggnog Cookies are the coziest way to use it up. Soft, subtly sweet, and infused with warm chai spices, they’re finished with a creamy eggnog glaze that practically begs to be enjoyed alongside your morning coffee.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Soft, pillowy texture with a tender crumb
- Warm chai spice + creamy eggnog flavor
- Quick and easy thanks to a cookie mix base
- Perfect for winter mornings, gifting, or coffee breaks
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 10 minutes
Yield: About 18 cookies
Season: Winter • Holiday Baking
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 10 minutes
Yield: About 18 cookies
Season: Winter • Holiday Baking
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Rooibos Vanilla Chai (brewed strong)
- 1 pouch (17.5 oz) sugar cookie mix
- ½ tsp chai baking spice, plus more for dusting
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup eggnog, divided
- Turbinado cinnamon sugar (for rolling)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brew chai in 2 oz hot water for 5 minutes. Strain and discard tea leaves.
- In a large bowl, mix cookie mix, brewed chai, chai spice, flour, egg, butter, and 1 Tbsp eggnog until fully combined.
- Drop dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in Turbinado cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Transfer to cooling rack.
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar with remaining eggnog until smooth.
- Spoon glaze over cooled cookies and dust with extra chai spice if desired.
Tips & Swaps
- Add a splash of vanilla to the glaze for extra warmth
- Swap eggnog for heavy cream if needed
- These freeze beautifully once glazed and set
