Eggnog Thumbprints Recipe
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Eggnog Thumbprints

By: SHOLLISMD 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (117)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rum
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 77 | Total Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by Lisa   view full review
I have been making these cookies since 2000, and every year, they are my biggest request. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by SQUEEZIECAKE   view full review
Very good cookie!! It's true - it's not very colorful, but the taste was wonderful! If...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by FLICKA18   view full review
WOW! I almost didn't try this recipe after reading some of the unfavorable reviews, but I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by RUBENETTE   view full review
I made some of these to bring to a Christmas party and to work. People at both ends raved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by JoyBugaloo   view full review
I am sort of on the fence about these cookies. Like some others, my main problem is with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
The frosting makes the cookie on this one. Be sure to follow the recipe and let the cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2011 by Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! I just tried one of these and they are amazing! I used a full teaspoon of vanilla but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by Awestphal   view full review
I have been searching for the perfect egg nog cookie recipe for 6 years... and I this is by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by HETTIE15   view full review
This is an excellent cookie. It was this year's favorite among everyone. The filling really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by lobsteriffic   view full review
These are soooo good! It really does taste like a rum and eggnog!

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