EGGNOG BITES

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The perfect Christmas cookie! A MUST for eggnog lovers! A soft, buttery, eggnog cookie with a luscious dollop of creamy, pudding-like eggnog filling. Please note: cook time does not include chill time.

Provided by Adopted Parisian

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30-40 cookies, 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup eggnog
1 1/2 cups flour
2 slightly beaten egg whites
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 -2 teaspoon eggnog
ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat the 2/3 cup butter in a mixing bowl on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar and nutmeg; beat until combined.
  • Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and eggnog.
  • Beat in as much flour as you can. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
  • Cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll balls in egg whites, then in chopped walnuts.
  • Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • Press centers with your thumb.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
  • For filling, beat the 1/4 cup butter until softened.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in enough eggnog to make filling of spreading consistency.
  • Spoon 1/2 teaspoon filling into center of each cookie.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 169.2, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 23.3, Protein 5.7

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