Description
Eggnog thumbprint cookies are soft, buttery cookies filled with eggnog-flavored frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
- 2 tablespoons eggnog for frosting
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Stir in eggnog until combined.
- Shape dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool before adding frosting.
- Mix powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg for frosting.
- Fill each cookie with frosting.
Notes
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
- Use fresh nutmeg for better flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: eggnog thumbprint cookies, holiday cookies, festive desserts