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Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies
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Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with a creamy filling. These soft, pillowy cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges or as a sweet addition to your festive gatherings. With a luscious eggnog ganache center and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies will bring joy to your holiday celebrations!

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, gently packed
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 medium egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
  • 245 grams all purpose flour (about 2 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons eggnog
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together room temperature butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until you form a dough.
  5. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, pressing centers down gently.
  6. Bake for 7 minutes; if needed, press down centers again while warm.
  7. For the filling, melt white chocolate with eggnog. Stir until smooth and fill each cookie center.
  8. Allow cookies to set at room temperature before serving.

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