Description

Delight in the holiday flavors of Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies, featuring a rich eggnog ganache filling that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Scale

4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter

room temperature

½ cup light brown sugar

gently packed

¼ cup white granulated sugar

1 large egg

room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

245 grams all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

⅓ cup granulated sugar for rolling

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for rolling

4 ounces white chocolate

chopped or broken into small pieces

2 tablespoons eggnog

1 tablespoon dark rum or ¼ teaspoon rum extract

¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

pinch of salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and make an indentation in the center of each with your thumb.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until set and lightly golden around the edges.
While the cookies cool, prepare the ganache by melting the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
Once melted, stir in the eggnog, dark rum (if using), nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Let the ganache sit for about 30 minutes to thicken slightly.
Fill the thumbprint indentations in each cookie with the eggnog ganache.
Allow the ganache to set before serving.

Notes

Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing, and consider using high-quality white chocolate for a richer ganache flavor.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 55 mg
Fat: 5.5 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 18 mg

Keywords: Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas recipes, eggnog desserts, thumbprint cookies