Eggnog Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies – A Cozy Holiday Cookie Dream 🎄

There’s something truly magical about the holiday season — the aroma of cinnamon wafting through the air, mugs of creamy eggnog by the fire, and the sweet anticipation of Christmas baking. Now imagine combining the flavors of both eggnog and snickerdoodles into one irresistible treat. Enter: Eggnog Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies — the ultimate Christmas cookie mashup you didn’t know you needed.

These cookies feature soft, buttery snickerdoodles packed with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, sandwiched together with a luscious eggnog buttercream frosting. Every bite tastes like Christmas morning — sweet, spiced, and impossibly cozy.

Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, festive dessert platters, or gifting to friends and family, these cookies are destined to be a seasonal favorite.

🎅 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn’t just another holiday cookie — it’s the essence of Christmas in dessert form.

Here’s why you’ll fall in love with these Eggnog Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies:

• Soft & Chewy Texture: The cookies bake up perfectly soft with a melt-in-your-mouth bite.
• Rich Eggnog Flavor: Real eggnog gives the frosting a creamy, festive twist.
• Warmly Spiced: Cinnamon and nutmeg make every bite comforting and aromatic.
• Perfect for Gifting: They hold their shape beautifully and look stunning wrapped in holiday boxes.
• Easy to Make: No complicated steps — just bake, whip, and sandwich!

If you love traditional snickerdoodles and adore the flavor of eggnog, this dessert is your holiday baking dream come true.

🧂 Ingredients

For the Cookies

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Coating

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

For the Eggnog Buttercream Filling

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons eggnog
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

2. Make the Cookie Dough
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

3. Roll in Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
In a small bowl, mix together the coating sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.

4. Bake
Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Make the Eggnog Buttercream
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in the eggnog, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is fluffy and creamy.

6. Assemble the Sandwich Cookies
Once cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe a generous amount of eggnog buttercream onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie to create a sandwich.

7. Serve and Enjoy!
Dust lightly with extra cinnamon or powdered sugar if desired. Serve with a cold glass of eggnog or hot cocoa for the ultimate holiday pairing.

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

Soft, spiced snickerdoodle cookies sandwiched with creamy eggnog buttercream — the ultimate festive holiday treat.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 18 sandwich cookies

Course: Cookie, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 230

Ingredients

  

Cookies

• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs large
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg

Eggnog Buttercream

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp eggnog
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
• 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Baking sheet
• Wire rack
• Piping bag (optional)

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.
4. Mix in dry ingredients just until combined. Scoop dough, roll in cinnamon-sugar coating, and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake 9–11 minutes, then cool completely on wire racks.
6. Beat butter, powdered sugar, eggnog, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla until fluffy for the frosting.
7. Spread or pipe frosting onto one cookie and sandwich with another. Dust lightly with cinnamon sugar and serve.

Notes

For extra holiday flair, drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle edible glitter before serving.

🎄 Tips for Perfect Eggnog Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

1. Don’t Overbake: For soft, chewy cookies, remove them from the oven when the edges are just golden.
2. Chill Dough if Needed: If your dough feels sticky, refrigerate it for 20 minutes before rolling.
3. Use Real Eggnog: For the most authentic flavor, choose a rich, creamy eggnog — either store-bought or homemade.
4. Spice It Up: Add extra nutmeg to the frosting for more eggnog depth.
5. Pipe for Precision: Use a piping bag to swirl the buttercream for a professional bakery look.

🧁 Variations

• Eggnog Snickerdoodle Bites: Skip the sandwiching and drizzle eggnog glaze on top of single cookies.
• Bourbon Eggnog Twist: Add ½ teaspoon bourbon or rum extract to the frosting for a festive grown-up flavor.
• White Chocolate Drizzle: Dip half of each sandwich cookie in melted white chocolate and let harden for a stunning holiday finish.
• Mini Sandwiches: Make smaller cookies for bite-sized treats that are perfect for parties or cookie swaps.

🍪 How to Store

Room Temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Refrigerator: Because of the buttercream filling, you can refrigerate them for up to 7 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Freezer: Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw and fill when ready to serve.

🎁 Serving & Gifting Ideas

These cookies are showstoppers for any holiday celebration:

• Christmas Dessert Tables: Add them to your cookie platter alongside sugar cookies and gingerbread men.
• Gift Boxes: Wrap them in parchment paper and tie with twine for beautiful edible gifts.
• Cookie Exchanges: Everyone will ask for the recipe — they’re that good!
• Pairing Tip: Serve with homemade eggnog, chai latte, or spiced coffee.

🕯️ The Story Behind Eggnog & Snickerdoodles

Eggnog, with its creamy, spiced profile, has been a holiday staple since the 17th century — a luxurious drink once reserved for festive occasions. Snickerdoodles, on the other hand, are classic cinnamon-sugar cookies that originated in Germany and have become a beloved American favorite.

When you marry these two traditions, you get something truly special: a nostalgic yet elevated cookie that captures the spirit of Christmas in every bite.

❤️ FoodieMoms Final Thoughts

If Christmas could be baked into a cookie, it would taste exactly like these Eggnog Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies. Soft, buttery, spiced just right, and filled with creamy eggnog frosting — they’re a holiday miracle in cookie form.

Perfect for cookie trays, parties, or simply a cozy night in with twinkling lights and Christmas movies, these cookies are bound to become a new annual tradition.

So grab your mixing bowl and whip up a batch — because one bite will transport you straight to holiday heaven.