Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies. These soft, cinnamon-sugar-dusted delights are filled with a creamy eggnog center, offering a festive burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, these cookies promise to create sweet memories and warm hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggnog until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; sift to combine.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Form small balls of dough (about one inch) and place them on prepared sheets. Press your thumb into each ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg