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.
Provided by SHOLLISMD
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 1h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
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