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