Description
These Eggnog Thumbprints are buttery, festive cookies perfect for holiday celebrations. Soft, tender cookies are filled with a sweet, slightly boozy eggnog-flavored icing and dusted with warm nutmeg, making them a delightful treat to enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Captain Morgan Spiced Rum (or substitute with 1 tablespoon milk or eggnog for a non-alcoholic version)
- Ground nutmeg (for dusting, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until the dough forms and no dry flour remains.
- Shape the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie ball to create a thumbprint.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the cookies are still soft. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Make the filling: While the cookies cool, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with a little milk or powdered sugar if needed to get a spreadable icing.
- Fill the cookies: Once the cookies are cooled, spoon or pipe the boozy eggnog filling into each thumbprint indentation.
- Finish with nutmeg: Lightly dust each filled cookie with ground nutmeg for a warm, festive touch.
- Serve and store: Arrange the cookies on a serving platter. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as festive gifts.
- You can substitute Captain Morgan Spiced Rum with milk or eggnog for a non-alcoholic version.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before filling to prevent the icing from melting.
- For an extra festive look, sprinkle additional nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
