Description
Eggnog Thumbprints are festive cookies filled with a rich eggnog-flavored icing. They are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add the flour, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and eggnog. Mix until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool, then fill the centers with eggnog icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger flavor, add more nutmeg to the dough.
- Use store-bought eggnog or make your own for the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Eggnog Thumbprints, holiday cookies, festive dessert