Eggnog Thumbprints Cookie Recipe
I'm so excited to share this super fun and delicious Eggnog Thumbprints Cookie recipe with you!
These cookies have a rich, buttery base and a creamy eggnog-flavored filling that will bring a festive cheer to any gathering. Let's get started! 🎉
Equipment
- To make these delightful cookies, I use:
- Mixing bowl: Large enough to hold all the ingredients comfortably.
- Electric mixer: Makes mixing much easier and faster.
- Baking sheet: Non-stick or lined with parchment paper.
- Measuring cups and spoons: Essential for precise measurements.
- Cooling rack: Helps the cookies cool down faster.
- Piping bag: For neat and easy filling of eggnog mixture.
- All these tools make baking a breeze and ensure perfect cookies every time! 🥳
Ingredients
Here's what is needed to create these heavenly cookies:
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1 tablespoon nutmeg
I love how simple and accessible these ingredients are. They blend together to form something truly special and oh-so-tasty! 🍪
Instructions
Baking these cookies is simple and straightforward:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla, and mix well.
- Combine flour and salt; gradually blend into butter mixture.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Press thumb into each to form a well.
- Fill each well with eggnog.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
These steps make baking these beauties a fun and rewarding process. Can't wait for you to try them! 🎄
Notes
A few things I like to remember when making these cookies:
Feel free to add extra eggnog if you love the flavor as much as I do.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before forming the balls, if you find it too sticky.
Adding a sprinkle of nutmeg on top of the filling can enhance the taste and aroma.
With these tips, these cookies will be a show-stopper at any holiday party! 🎉
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before forming the balls, if you find it too sticky.
Adding a sprinkle of nutmeg on top of the filling can enhance the taste and aroma.
With these tips, these cookies will be a show-stopper at any holiday party! 🎉