Description
Eggnog thumbprint cookies are festive treats filled with eggnog-flavored icing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light.
- Add egg yolk, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and combine until dough forms.
- Shape dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare icing by mixing eggnog and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill the center of each cookie with icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Can substitute spices for personal preference.
- Adjust icing thickness with more or less powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: eggnog thumbprint cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats