Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies. Soft and pillowy, each cookie is rolled in cinnamon sugar and features a creamy eggnog frosting center, creating a cozy flavor experience that captures the essence of holiday cheer. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture; place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Press your thumb into each ball to create an indentation. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- While cookies cool, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; mix in eggnog gradually to desired consistency.
- Fill thumbprints with frosting once cookies are completely cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg