Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies, a delightful blend of soft, spiced cookies filled with a creamy eggnog ganache. These treats combine the classic flavor of snickerdoodles with rich notes of nutmeg and cinnamon, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Whether you’re sharing them at cookie exchanges, gifting them to loved ones, or simply enjoying them with family, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they embody the warmth and joy of the holiday season in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup light brown sugar, gently packed
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 medium egg (about 50 grams), room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 245 grams all-purpose flour (about 2 cups if measured by volume)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped or broken into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons eggnog
- 1 tablespoon dark rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, and press your thumb into the center.
- Bake for about 7 minutes; cool slightly.
- Melt white chocolate with eggnog (and rum if using) in intervals until smooth.
- Fill each cookie’s center with the melted mixture and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg