Eggnog Thumbprints

Eggnog Thumbprints are a festive twist on traditional thumbprint cookies, with the addition of eggnog in the filling. They are a popular treat during the holiday season, especially around Christmas.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Eggnog Thumbprints

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Egg Yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoon Eggnog
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered Sugar
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
6. Fill each indentation with a small amount of eggnog.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon.
10. Once the cookies have cooled, dust them with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.