Description
Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies are a festive treat combining the flavors of eggnog and snickerdoodle cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 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
- ½ cup eggnog
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons eggnog
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and eggnog to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Create Thumbprint Indentations: Gently press your thumb (or the back of a spoon) into the center of each cookie to create a small indentation.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked; this is normal.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, softened butter, eggnog, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fill Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, fill each thumbprint with a dollop of the eggnog frosting.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg over the frosting for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg