Description
Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, soft cookies filled with a sweet, spiced icing made with powdered sugar and spiced rum, then dusted with ground nutmeg. These festive cookies combine classic holiday flavors and a slight boozy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
- ground nutmeg, as needed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together ¾ cup softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined to form a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Using your hands, portion the dough into 28 small balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a well.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, beat together ¼ cup softened butter, powdered sugar, and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the icing into each thumbprint well on the cooled cookies. Dust the tops lightly with ground nutmeg for added flavor and festive appearance.
- Allow the filling to set for a few minutes before serving. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the spiced rum with extra vanilla extract or milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg