Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
These festive cookies combine the flavors of eggnog and snickerdoodles, featuring a delightful thumbprint filled with sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup eggnog
- ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and eggnog to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop out portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Press your thumb gently into the center of each cookie to create an indentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle a simple eggnog glaze over the cooled cookies.