EGGNOG THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

These cookies embody all the flavors of eggnog in a sweet little bite. Rich butter cream, spiced rum, and nutmeg combine for a cookie everyone will love!

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time12 minutes

Total Time22 minutes

Ingredients

Cookies:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons spiced rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
• Ground nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a Sil-Pat or parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together 3/4 cup butter and sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; mix to combine. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Scoop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough, and roll into balls. Using the back of a teaspoon measuring spoon, make indentations in the middle of each circle.
5. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup butter, powdered sugar, and rum until smooth. Transfer frosting to a piping bag. Pipe a dollop of frosting into the indentation of each cookie. Sprinkle with a little ground nutmeg to finish.