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festive eggnog cookie recipe

Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons set
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Small saucepan
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup eggnog
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour, salt, and nutmeg to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Using your thumb or the back of a wooden spoon, press an indentation into the center of each ball.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a cooling rack for 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, gently heat the eggnog over low heat until warm but not boiling.
  • Gradually whisk the powdered sugar and cinnamon into the warm eggnog until smooth.
  • Spoon the eggnog mixture into the indentation of each cooled cookie.
  • Let the cookies sit for an additional 10 minutes for the filling to set.

Notes

For best results, ensure that the butter is properly softened to achieve a smooth and cohesive dough. You can adjust the amount of nutmeg according to your taste preference for a more pronounced holiday flavor. Make sure to fill the thumbprint indentation with the eggnog mixture only after the cookies have cooled completely to prevent it from melting or running. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
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