Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies! A delightful blend of creamy eggnog and classic snickerdoodle flavors, these cookies are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, making them a perfect treat for any holiday gathering. The soft, chewy texture combined with luscious eggnog frosting creates a cozy experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to make, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggnog until combined.
- Gradually add in the flour and baking soda; mix until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll them in cinnamon-sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and press your thumb in the center to create an indentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- For the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg