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They tasted fantastic and my two little cookie critiques were begging for seconds.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mollysmom1026"},"reviewBody":"These are our favorite cookie! The egg nog flavor is wonderful! These are always on my baking list. I don\u2019t roll into logs, however. I use a small cookie scoop and then roll and flatten them. I get 12-13 dozen.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DonaJK"},"reviewBody":"These cookies were dry and not that tasty. 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They have great flavor and the icing is great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SueConser"},"reviewBody":"My youngest granddaughter loves this recipe. I made them for thanksgiving and she wants me to make them again for Christmas.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"apple3891"},"reviewBody":"Amazing! I took advice from another review and added 1\/4 tsp nutmeg to the icing and it added a slight little punch to it! Highly recommend - be careful not to overbake them - just cook until set so they don't get hard when cooled. This will be a Christmas tradition- thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"redcow"},"reviewBody":"I found this cookie lacking the eggnog flavor I was looking for. I added some nutmeg to the icing to help out the flavor. Sorry, but will probably not make these again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JERRIJD"},"reviewBody":"Great cookie, found it hard to roll into log and even hard to cut (not real firm), going to try to roll into balls and flatten a little next time... The cookie was great and I added nutmeg to the frosting and gave it just the right addition.....","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sldeaton1107"},"reviewBody":"They tasted okay, but, the cookie was dry and the icing was too soft and couldn't pack them as a gift.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"anne97"},"reviewBody":"yum-o!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"judy doyle","givenName":"judy","familyName":"doyle"},"reviewBody":"iam a egg nog lover but, these cookies just didnt make the grade. Too sweet and not a good flavor. plus made too many cookies and took alot of time to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"meliss.beyer"},"reviewBody":"My mom and I are always looking for new recipes to try for our Christmas Cookie collection. We made these this year, but I don't think we'll be making them again. They were easy to make especially since they can be made ahead of time then just sliced. They were lacking flavor though. Even with the frosting, it was just sweet but not a strong eggnog flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sleaterkitty"},"reviewBody":"I came across this recipe just in time for a cookie contest at work for our holiday party. I found the recipe easy to follow. I baked the cookies for about 10 minutes and they came out amazing. Not too soft or too crispy. The icing was also delicious. Definitely an egg nog flavor, but not overwhelming. I recommend this recipe! And.. I won the cookie competition.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rodricat"},"reviewBody":"Loved this recipe and the icing (with nutmeg added) really made the cookie sweeter. I baked the cookies as directed. They came out of the oven pale and soft-looking. So I let them sit on the cookie sheet a minute or two before removing to the wire rack. This is neither a crunchy nor chewy cookie. One more note: The recipe made so much dough that I wrapped it tightly in plastic wrap and left some uncooked in the refrigerator for almost two weeks. They still sliced easily, baked well and tasted just as fresh as the first batch. Thanks, TasteofHome!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mlgjog"},"reviewBody":"I made these last year and everyone loved them. I chose this recipe because it had the most eggnog in it and they were delicious! They are a soft cookie and I baked them for less time then stated. I think it was more like 7 minutes.I am going to make them again this year along with my gingerbread men. <3","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"catsinjammers"},"reviewBody":"I added 1\/2 tsp. eggnog flavoring (ordered from King Arthur Flour) to the dough and 1\/4 tsp. to the frosting, with great results. I agree that it is important to use high quality eggnog and to not overbake. They are still pale when they are done.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dianestein"},"reviewBody":"Disappointing. The cookies tasted like raw flour and the icing tasted like butter. I'd look elsewhere if you're considering this recipe. I was fooled by the 4.5 star rating. These tasted nothing like the eggnog cookies I've had.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bznest"},"reviewBody":"These were a HIT!! I was looking for a new recipe that wasn't TOO labor intensive and this fit the bill! I'm heavy-handed with the frosting so I ran a little short on that but otherwise a GREAT recipe that everyone loved!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jellio9"},"reviewBody":"My mom and I made these for Christmas and my husband LOVED them and he is really picky. The icing is to die for!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"csklaryk"},"reviewBody":"Very disappointed. 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