Thumbprint cookies are made with a shortbread dough that can easily be shaped and molded.
Eggnog Thumbprints
If you just said duh, pecan pie then we're all like no kidding! and also, cookies for you!
Recipe Summary Eggnog Thumbprints
Thumbprint cookies with a delicious filling, these are perfect for Christmas. Does not use eggnog, but they have an eggnog taste. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon rum extract and 1 tablespoon milk for the rum.Ingredients | Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies
戮 cup butter, softened
陆 cup white sugar
录 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
陆 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
录 teaspoon salt
录 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon rum
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.
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.
Info | Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies
prep:
20 mins
cook:
12 mins
additional:
28 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen
