Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies
Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies are a soft cookie base with a creamy eggnog flavored filling. These are perfect for your holiday cookie tray, whether you are serving them at a party, or giving them away as a gift!
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 98kcal
Equipment
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.
Notes
*You may substitute 1 tablespoon milk and ¼ teaspoon rum extract for the rum.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 54mg | Sugar: 7g
