Eggnog Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Eggnog Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter; ½ cup sugar; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup butter; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon rum

Servings: persons

1
In a large mixer bowl beat 3/4 cup butter till softened.
2
Add sugar and brown sugar and beat til fluffy.
3
Add egg, vanilla, and salt and beat well.
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Add flour and beat til well mixed.
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Cover and chill about 1 hour or till easy to handle.
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Shape into 1-inch balls.
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Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Press down centers with thumb.
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Bake in a 350 degree oven about 12 minutes or till done.
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Remove and cool.
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For filling, in a small mixer bowl beat 1/4 cup butter til softened.
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Add powdered sugar and beat till fluffy.
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Add rum and beat well.
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Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon filling into center of each cookie.
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Sprinkle with nutmeg.
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Chill till filling is firm.
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Makes about 50.
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*You may substitute 1 tablespoon milk and 1/4 teaspoon rum extract for the rum.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup butter, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Eggnog Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggnog Thumbprints

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