Eggnog thumbprint cookies are an easy and delightful holiday treat that combines the classic flavors of eggnog with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. These cookies are perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or as a sweet treat to enjoy at home with your family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious eggnog thumbprint cookies that will be the hit of any gathering.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
EGGNOG THUMBPRINTS
These cute cookie bites always get a recipe request. They make special holiday gifts and freeze well, too.- Mary Ann Ludwig, Edwardsville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Place walnuts in a separate shallow bowl. Dip balls in egg whites; roll in walnuts., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Press a 1/2-in.-deep indentation in center of each with your thumb. Bake 10-12 minutes or until center is set. Carefully remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, beat butter and extract until creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough milk to reach spreading consistency. If desired, beat in food coloring. Fill each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon filling. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EGGNOG THUMBPRINTS
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.
Provided by SHOLLISMD
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 1h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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.
- Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
EGGNOG THUMBPRINT COOKIES
These thumbprint cookies with a creamy eggnog-flavored filling will get you into the holiday spirit.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Cookies and Brownies,
Yield 34
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the Cookies, mix flour and nutmeg in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat 3/4 cup butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add whole egg, egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Stir in 1/2 cup of the nuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until dough is easy to handle.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in egg white then in remaining nuts. Place about 1 inch apart on baking sheets. (Refrigerate remaining dough while baking each batch of cookies.)
- Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven. Immediately make an indentation in center of each cookie by gently pressing with back of small spoon. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
- For the Eggnog Filling, beat 6 tablespoons butter in medium bowl until softened. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in milk, rum flavor and nutmeg. Pipe or spoon about 1/2 teaspoon filling into center of each cooled cookie. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 Calories
EGG NOG THUMBPRINT COOKIES
I found this recipe in a holiday issue of Taste of Home and wanted to post it here for safe-keeping.
Provided by Mary Scheffert
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 48 cookies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Stir in flour, salt & nutmeg until combined. Cover & chill dough for approximately 1 hour or until firm & easy to handle.
- Preheat oven to 350F; lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- Whisk egg whites until foamy. Shape dough intol 1" balls; dip in egg white then roll in walnuts. Place 1" apart on greased cookie sheet.
- With the handle of a wooden spoon, make a 1/2" indent in the center of each cookie. Bake 10-12 minutes or until center of cookies are set. Remove cookies from sheet & cool thoroughly on wire racks.
- For the filling, combine butter, confectioner's sugar, rum extract & enough milk to make a smooth frosting. Add food coloring if desired. Place frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip & pipe into indents of each cookie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 92.6, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies. Use real butter, not margarine, and use fresh eggs. If you can, use organic ingredients.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. The centers of the cookies should be slightly soft. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their shape and flavor.
Conclusion:
Eggnog thumbprint cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fillings. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So get baking and enjoy the holiday season!
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