These Christmas eggnog thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of classic eggnog with a festive twist. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they are a wonderful addition to your Christmas baking lineup, alongside other favorites like snickerdoodle holiday recipes and rum ganache cookies.

This recipe is simple to follow and yields deliciously soft cookies with a sweet filling, making it a fantastic festive cookie idea for sharing with family and friends.

Delicious Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

These eggnog thumbprint cookies are soft and buttery, filled with a creamy eggnog-flavored frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and makes approximately 24 cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup eggnog for filling
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for frosting
• Additional nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and rum extract until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
6. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the eggnog and powdered sugar until smooth. Once the cookies are completely cooled, fill the thumbprint indentations with the eggnog mixture.
7. Garnish: Sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg on top of the filled cookies for added flavor and decoration.
8. Serve: Enjoy your Christmas eggnog thumbprint cookies with a glass of milk or eggnog!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 14g