Egg Nog Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: Egg Nog Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; FILLING; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon rum extract; 1 -2 teaspoon milk; 1 -2 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1 -2 teaspoon milk
1 -2 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

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["In a large bowl, cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Stir in flour, salt & nutmeg until combined. Cover & chill dough for approximately 1 hour or until firm & easy to handle.", "Preheat oven to 350F; lightly grease a cookie sheet.", "Whisk egg whites until foamy. Shape dough intol 1"" balls; dip in egg white then roll in walnuts. Place 1"" apart on greased cookie sheet.", "With the handle of a wooden spoon, make a 1/2"" indent in the center of each cookie. Bake 10-12 minutes or until center of cookies are set. Remove cookies from sheet & cool thoroughly on wire racks.", "For the filling, combine butter, confectioner's sugar, rum extract & enough milk to make a smooth frosting. Add food coloring if desired. Place frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip & pipe into indents of each cookie."]

1109

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, separated, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Egg Nog Thumbprint Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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