Festive Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

Festive Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies! These vegetarian treats feature a rich, buttery base paired with a creamy, spiced filling that captures the essence of classic eggnog. With hints of nutmeg and a touch of rum, these cookies are perfect for American holiday gatherings.

Versatile and flavorful, they make a wonderful addition to dessert platters or as a sweet companion to your favorite warm beverage. Easily accessible through easyChef Pro, you can find this recipe along with a convenient shopping list feature to ensure the lowest cost per serving.

Get ready to impress your guests with these charming cookies—perfect for your next festive occasion!

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 48

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Overview

Eggnog Thumbprints are delightful thumbprint cookies with a rich, buttery base and a creamy, spiced filling that mimics the flavor of eggnog. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies are a festive treat that combines the warmth of nutmeg and the subtle hint of rum.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 0.75 Cups butter, softened
• 0.5 Cups white sugar
• 0.25 Cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 Whole egg
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.25 Cups butter
• 1 Cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) rum
• 1 Pinch nutmeg, ground

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream together 0.75 cups of softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture by hand to form a soft dough.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie using your finger or thumb.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
8. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, mix together 0.25 cups of butter, confectioners' sugar, and rum.
10. Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls of the filling onto the cooled cookies.
11. Sprinkle with ground nutmeg.
12. Let the cookies stand until the filling is set before storing them in an airtight container.

Enjoy these festive cookies with a warm beverage for a cozy holiday treat!