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Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies


  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies combining eggnog and snickerdoodle flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons eggnog (for filling)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat in cinnamon-sugar.
  7. Place them on the prepared baking sheets and press an indent in the center of each cookie.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cool completely.
  10. For the filling, melt the white chocolate chips with eggnog in a microwave-safe bowl and stir until smooth.
  11. Stir in the nutmeg and fill the indents of each cookie.
  12. Allow the filling to set before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: cookies, holiday, eggnog, snickerdoodle, dessert