These scrumptious Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies have a soft cookie base, similar to shortbread cookies, and are brimming with creamy eggnog flavored filling. Eggnog is always a festive favorite, which is why these delectable baked goods make the perfect addition to your holiday cookie trays!
These eggnog cookies are tender, delicious bites of heaven, perfect for comforting your soul when it's cold outside. Whether you're serving eggnog thumbprints at a party or giving them as gifts, these are sure to be the best thumbprint cookie recipe ever!
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❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
✔️ This festive cookie makes a delightful addition to your Christmas cookie trays or holiday cookie exchange!
✔️ The flavor of rum and nutmeg in the eggnog filling is warm and comforting and excellent with a hot cup of tea, coffee or eggnog!
✔️ These delicious eggnog thumbprint cookies are an easy-to-make festive favorite!
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
For the filling
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar , sifted
- 1 Tablespoon spiced rum
Spiced rum or Rum Extract
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, mix the ¾ cup butter for 2 minutes, or until creamy.
- Mix in the granulated sugar and brown sugar on low speed to incorporate, then mix on medium speed until fluffy.
- Add the the egg, vanilla, and salt and mix well.
- Using a wooden spoon , stir in the flour until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, or till easy to handle.
- Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press down centers with thumb. Bake 12 minutes or till done. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, in a small bowl beat ¼ cup butter till softened. Add powdered sugar and beat till fluffy. Add the rum and beat well. Spoon about ½ teaspoon filling into the center of each cookie. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg. Chill till filling is firm.
Freeze first, fill later or fill now and freeze. Either way works and depending on your situation, one may be better than the other.
- Be sure to chill the dough but not for more than an hour. Longer than that they dough will be hard to handle
- Use a piping bag instead of "spooning" the filling. It works wonderfully!
- Use spiced rum instead of rum extract to intensify that "authentic" eggnog flavor.
- Don't be afraid to put a good thumbprint dent in that cookie!
- Be generous with the eggnog filling, double the filling recipe if you need to.
🙋 Recipe FAQ's
Old fashioned thumbprint cookies, also known as Hallongrotta, which is a Swedish cookie that mean's raspberry cave. They get their name from the way the cookies are prepared, by pressing a thumb in the center of the cookie.
For this recipe you'll want to do it after the cookie has baked, however, you fill jam thumbprints before so it can properly set.
Make sure to press the center of the ball of dough as soon as it's formed as waiting will cause the outside of the ball to dry causing cracks during the baking process.
💭 Tips
- Be sure to only chill the dough for an hour, any longer will cause the dough to be too difficult to handle.
- For easy clean up use a pastry bag instead of "spooning" the filling.
- Use spiced rum instead of rum extract to intensify that "authentic" eggnog flavor.
- Don't be afraid to put a good thumbprint dent in that cookie!
- Be generous with the egg nog filling, you can easily double the filling recipe if needed.
📖 Variations
- Use mace or allspice in place of the nutmeg.
- For cheesecake eggnog thumbprint cookies, replace the butter with cream cheese to make a rum cheesecake filling.
- Or try your using your favorite filling in this thumbprint cookie recipe.
🍽 Equipment
Parchment Paper: I love parchment paper for less mess and non-stick reasons
Large Baking Sheet: I like a sheet that will allow me to put at least 2 dozen cookies on it.
Piping Bag: These make filling the cookies SO much easier and neater!
Microplane: I use this Microplane to grate the whole nutmeg and sprinkle over top of the cookies. A Microplane has many great uses in the kitchen and I will never be without one!
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these delightful thumbprint cookies with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of sugar-free creamy hot cocoa.
Storage
Store eggnog thumbprint cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Related Recipes
Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints
Low Carb Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
When you make this recipe, please comment below and let me know what you think. I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch or #grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your photos!
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📖 Recipe
Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies
Equipment
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Ingredients
For the thumbprint cookies
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar , packed
- 1 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
For the filling
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar , sifted
- 1 Tablespoon spiced rum
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, mix the ¾ cup butter for 2 minutes, or until creamy.
- Mix in the granulated sugar and brown sugar on low speed to incorporate, then mix on medium speed until fluffy.
- Add the the egg, vanilla, and salt and mix well.Using a wooden spoon , stir in the flour until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, or till easy to handle.
- Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press down centers with thumb. Bake 12 minutes or till done. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, in a small bowl beat ¼ cup butter till softened. Add powdered sugar and beat till fluffy. Add the rum and beat well. Spoon about ½ teaspoon filling into the center of each cookie. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg. Chill till filling is firm.
Sherri Jo says
These look amazing!!!
JMom says
Hope your arm feels better! I just printed this out to try at home 🙂
Gretchen says
These look so yummy! I can't wait to try this recipe. I will definitely have to take them to work so I don't eat them all!
AllisonWonderland says
These were super popular. I made them for one of my co-workers. She loved them , thanks for sharing!!
Sweet as Coco says
WOW! These look really yummy! I am really craving eggnog now!
Kaitlin says
these look so beautiful and delicious!!
Cakelaw says
These look absolutely super - the filling in them intrigues me. Hope your arm is feeling better.
Diana says
Those sound delicious! I have a little bit of coconut rum and I think that sounds really good for this recipe. Heal quickly!
No Thyme To Cook says
The eggnog cookies look great! Have to add them to the to try list! Definitely with the rum!
Liz says
Oh, I might have to add these to my christmas cookie list! I don't personally like eggnog, but they sound delicious (for those people who do) and they look adorable.
J.Danger says
sorry about your arm! Thats what you get for being left handed anyways!
TeaLady says
Girl!! You better take care of that arm. Sometimes injuries are worse than you think. On the positive side what a great way to get lots of TLC - whining is sometimes good.
And your cookies look great. Guess I better get baking....
Christy says
Shelby, I hope your arm feels better and you are finally able to rest! 🙂 These cookies look phenominal...I'm adding the ingredients to my grocery list right now..I have to make these.
Sherry Trifle - Lovely Cats says
More lovely cookies for me to copy! You are very talented and imaginative. Hope your arms heals soon.
A Vegetarian that Cooks Meat says
Your cookies look like tiny works of art! Very happy to look at, but I don't know if I'd have the heart to eat them!
CookiePie says
So sorry to hear about your fall - hope you're feeling better!!
Your cookies are so lovely, and it's such a great idea to make them eggnog-y! Delish!
kickpleat says
um, these look amazing. and i don't even like egg nog that much.
Fearless Kitchen says
These look great - I've got a friend who would absolutely adore them!
creative one says
I hope your arm is feeling better from your fall. The cookies look yummy.
Megan says
I've never thought about using an eggnog filling for these cookies but your recipe sounds so perfect! We have been getting rum eggnog since Thanksgiving so it will be nice to put it to another use. Great recipe!
Reeni says
I'm sorry about your fall and being up half the night. Your cookies look awesome, I love the eggnog filling! YUM!!
noble pig says
I love these...and love the white color, and he eggnog...so festive!
Gabe's Girl says
I was looking for a cookie to make for my book club tomorrow. I love how these look! Would they be transporter friendly? Two and a half dozen would work for me. If I stack them to go, will the centers be firm enough not to smooch together?
I know it may be hard to get back to me because of your arm, so do not worry about it. I wish you the speediest of recoveries!
Trying to Stay Calm! says
Just wanted to stop by and wish you a blessed and very Merry Christmas! ♥ Hugs 🙂 Shauna
Debbie says
I guess I can't complain about work being crazy right now and my computer at home is in the shop.
It would be silly of me to complain about those trivial things. ~grins~
I love eggnog!! I have Friday, Saturday and Sunday planned for baking. Will put these on my list.
I hope your arm is better soon.
shellyfish says
I'm so so sorry about your arm - please do go and have it looked at, you don't want to be suffering if there's something that can be done. I can *so* relate to it, trust me!
I was going to say that I couldn't wait to veganize these, but I'm not going to , because I would eat them all! Every last one - they are too beautiful!
Pam says
We're having the same terrible weather. I am so sorry about your fall...ugh. Eat some of these beautiful cookies - they'll make you feel better.
recipes2share says
poor you - take care! Cookies look great - wished we lived closer for a swap!
Laura says
I never get as many cookies as I am supposed to from recipes--wonder what says about me, lol. 🙂
Those cookies are adorable--wish I liked rum.
This post made me laugh a little (at myself) because I had been jealous of your weather. DOn't get me wrong, I won't be come March (I've lived in the snow belt) but I always wish for snow in December. We too have had the freezing rain--it was all black ice here last night. I hope your arm feels better soon--slipping and falling sucks. 🙁
nicole says
I hope everything is ok with your arm. Hope you didn't break it. Those cookies look fantastic.
RecipeGirl says
More eggnog goodies... love these! If I had the energy to make more cookies this year, I'd make these!!
Linda says
As we know, upstate NY can be
B-A-D in the winter. Take care of that arm and hope it feels better quickly.
The egg nog cookies look super. I may have to try these while we are away!
JyLnC says
I hope your arm feels better and I'm with you on the weather. It has been psycho weather here in Chicago land.
The cookies are beautiful and I bet they taste great.
Debbie says
Your story had me laughing. I took a good fall on my butt on the ice last year. Your cookies look great. I love eggnog!
Gera says
Hi HoneyB!
What a problem I really hope you'll feel better of your arm!!
So delicious this Eggnog I can experience the rum of this tantalizing recipe!!
Gera .:. sweetsfoods
Dawn says
Ouch! I hate falling. Last year I fell and hit my head, talk about pain. I hope your arm gets better. I hope we get some sun some, all we've been getting is rain and sleet. I'm so ready for summer.
Maybe someone will make you dinner for a change.
Ingrid says
Love eggnog!
I'm sorry about your mishap and hope it's nothing major. I'm not a doctor but if its still swollen and hurts after a couple of days you should have it looked at. One of my twins just broke his hand in a freak accident and for a couple of days I thought (hoped) he just jammed his finger! Even when I took him in I thought it was nothing but I couldn't ignore that after a couple days it was still swollen. Feel better!
~ingrid
Natashya says
You poor little bunny! I hope you have enough rum left for pain management. 🙂
The cookies look so very cute! Hubby has been asking for some with rum in them.
Meg says
I love eggnog! These are just perfect.
Elle says
Oooh, i love eggnog..and rum, lol! They look so pretty and delicious! so sorry about your arm, poor thing.
Maria says
I hope your arm is feeling better. The cookies are beautiful!
Barbara Bakes says
I think you have every right to whine. I hate cold weather too! I think we both live in the wrong place. Sorry about your fall! Hope you're feeling better soon. Your cookies look lovely. I think I need a piping bag.
Cathy says
Oh, ouch. Ice is nasty stuff. Schools have been closed all week here and we have another ice and snow storm in the forecast.
So it's cookie baking time. Love this recipe. Can't wait to try it.
Hope your arm heals quickly, HomeyB.
Cristine says
Oh no!!! I hope your arm starts feeling better and you can get some rest! Ice is no fun!
Those cookies look fantastic, though! You're killing me with all this goodness that I MUST make! 🙂
Jessie says
These look so good! And man, I hate it when the beasts in my house won't let me sleep!
+Jessie
a.k.a. The Hungry Mouse
Bunny says
Oh man that had to hurt! I hope your arm feels better soon! I think you should take a long nap, then order dinner out cause it'll be to painful for your arm to cook, have the kids do the dishes and stay on the couch till it's time for bed. That's my unoffical medical opion! LOL! These cookies look very good HoneyB, I like soft cookies!
Bellini Valli says
I hope your arm is on the mend HoneyB. Ice can be so treacherous!!!! I know you have wonderful treats all around your home for the holidays...so control yourself while you are at home...wink...wink....