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Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies

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Eggnog snickerdoodle thumbprint cookies are a holiday mashup of soft, cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodles filled with creamy, spiced eggnog icing. Festive, flavorful, and irresistibly chewy, they’re the perfect sweet treat for cookie trays, parties, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 2–3 tbsp eggnog
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  5. Mix cinnamon and sugar for coating in a small bowl.
  6. Roll dough into balls and coat in cinnamon sugar. Place on baking sheet.
  7. Press the center of each dough ball gently with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Re-press centers slightly while warm, then cool completely.
  9. For the filling, beat powdered sugar, butter, eggnog, vanilla, and nutmeg until smooth and creamy.
  10. Pipe or spoon filling into cooled cookie centers.

Notes

  • Add rum extract or bourbon to the filling for extra holiday flavor.
  • Skip the thumbprint and drizzle eggnog glaze on top instead.
  • Try cream cheese frosting or cinnamon glaze for a variation.
  • Top with nutmeg or festive sprinkles for a decorative touch.
  • Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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