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Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Lauren Baker
  • Total Time: 25 minute

Ingredients

– 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup eggnog
– 1 tablespoon cream or milk (for the thumbprint filling)
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)


Instructions

Creating Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies is a fun and rewarding experience. Follow these steps for a perfect batch:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the eggnog. Mix until just combined.
6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
7. Create Thumbprints: Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on baking sheets for 10-15 minutes.
9. Prepare Filling: While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar and a tablespoon of cream or milk until smooth.
10. Fill Cookies: Once cooled, spoon a small amount of the filling into each thumbprint indentation.
11. Dust with Sugar: For an extra festive touch, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

These steps will ensure your Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies turn out perfectly every time!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Offer a collection of cookies in small clusters to encourage guests to try multiple cookies while keeping portions manageable.
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 2g