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
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Sultana Bano
[email protected]These cookies are a delicious way to use up leftover eggnog.
Shaden
[email protected]What a fun recipe! I made these cookies with my kids and we had a blast.
Bima rai
[email protected]Loved the recipe! But, I needed to bake the cookies a few minutes longer.
Sabu Vlogs
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't have that classic eggnog flavor.
Sharpgamer
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Savage 420
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pecans with chopped walnuts. They turned out great!
muncho
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're festive and delicious.
Joshua Thomas
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.
Honey Qureshi Honey
[email protected]The cookies didn't turn out as I expected. They were a bit dry and crumbly.
Shivam Patny
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
YTE GAMING
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggnog, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The eggnog flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Husnera Khan
[email protected]I've made these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so delicious and festive.
Jason A. Big Eagle
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.