Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Indulgent Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies for a Festive Celebration
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies, perfect for your Christmas celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, nutmeg, and eggnog, then mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into balls and roll them in powdered sugar before placing them on the baking sheet.
- Create an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rum or vanilla extract to the eggnog.
- These cookies can be decorated with festive sprinkles before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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