Eggnog Thumbprints

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Recipe Summary Eggnog Thumbprints

Thumbprint cookies with a delicious filling, these are perfect for Christmas. Does not use eggnog, but they have an eggnog taste. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon rum extract and 1 tablespoon milk for the rum.

Ingredients | Easy Cookie Recipes With Few Ingredients

¾ cup butter, softened

½ cup white sugar

¼ cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup butter

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon rum

1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture by hand to form a soft dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Make an indention in the center of each cookie using your finger or thumb.

Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, and rum. Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls of filling onto cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Let stand until set before storing in an airtight container.

Info | Easy Cookie Recipes With Few Ingredients

prep: 20 mins cook: 12 mins additional: 28 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 48 Yield: 4 dozen

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