Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies
These eggnog thumbprint cookies are a holiday twist on a classic, with a soft, spiced snickerdoodle base and a creamy, eggnog ganache in the center. They’re easy to make with a mix, but the festive flavor and hint of nutmeg make them feel special—perfect for sharing or adding to a holiday cookie tray.
Ingredients
- 1 (17.9 ounce) package snickerdoodle cookie mix
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chopped
- 2 tablespoons full-fat eggnog
- ground nutmeg for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the snickerdoodle cookie mix and flour. Add the softened butter and egg, then mix until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mix that came with the cookie mix.
- Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon to create a small indentation in each.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. When you remove them from the oven, reshape the indentation with the back of a 1-teaspoon measuring spoon while they’re still warm. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the eggnog ganache. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and eggnog. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully combined.
- Let the ganache sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly so it is easier to handle. Once the cookies have cooled, use a spoon or piping bag to fill the indentations with the eggnog ganache.
- Finish by lightly dusting each filled cookie with ground nutmeg. Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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