Description
Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining soft, chewy cookie texture with the cozy flavors of eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg. These delightful cookies feature a sweet dough rolled in cinnamon sugar and can be filled with cream cheese for an extra indulgence. Perfect for festive gatherings or enjoying by the fire, they bring warmth and cheer to any winter day.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup eggnog
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (optional for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggnog and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and create an indentation with your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly before filling with cream cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg