Eggnog Thumbprints

Name: Eggnog Thumbprints
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon rum; 1 pinch ground nutmeg

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon rum
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Watch Now
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In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture by hand to form a soft dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Make an indention in the center of each cookie using your finger or thumb. Watch Now
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Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely. Watch Now
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In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, and rum. Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls of filling onto cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Let stand until set before storing in an airtight container. Watch Now