Eggnog Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Eggnog Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Thumbprint Cookie; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons brandy extract; 1 egg; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; Frosting Center; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 3/4 teaspoon brandy extract; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; 6 -8 drops yellow food coloring; additional nutmeg

Servings: persons

Thumbprint Cookie
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons brandy extract
1 egg
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Frosting Center
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon brandy extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 -8 drops yellow food coloring
additional nutmeg

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["Preheat over to 350u00b0F.", "Beat sugar, butter, vanilla and brandy extracts, and egg until light& fluffy.", "Add flour and nutmeg. Stir until well combined.", "Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on a very lightly greased cookie sheet. Slightly flatten the balls and use the end of a wooden spoon to create ""thumbprints"" in the tops of the balls.", "Bake 12-15 minutes until firm but not browned.", "Remove from oven and using the end of the wooden spoon, gently tap the ""thumbprint"" if the have puffed up at all (to create more room for icing!).", "Cool completely on wire racks.", "For the frosting, combine ingredients and beat on high with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).", "Using a star-tipped icing bag, pipe icing into ""thumbprints"".", "Sprinkle generously with additional nutmeg.", "Store in the fridge for up to 5 weeks (can also be frozen)."]

1231

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Thumbprint Cookie, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Eggnog Thumbprints 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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