Description
These Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies are a festive twist on a classic favorite. A buttery cookie base filled with creamy eggnog goodness, perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Spiced Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Eggnog Filling:
- 1/2 cup prepared eggnog
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Make Spiced Sugar Coating: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Roll dough into balls, coat in the mixture, and place on baking sheets.
- Create Indentations: Press an indent into each cookie and bake for 8–10 minutes until set.
- Prepare Eggnog Filling: Cook eggnog and cornstarch in a saucepan until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter, powdered sugar, and nutmeg.
- Fill Cookies: Spoon warm eggnog filling into each cookie indentation.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger eggnog flavor, add a splash of rum extract to the filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
