Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Eggnog Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies this holiday season! These soft, chewy cookies are infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, making them a perfect treat to share at gatherings or enjoy during cozy nights at home. Filled with a creamy white chocolate ganache flavored with eggnog, each cookie features a delightful thumbprint that enhances their playful presentation. Easy to make and beautifully festive, these cookies will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 245 grams all-purpose flour
- 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 or broken into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons eggnog
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and white granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press centers down gently.
- Bake for about 7 minutes or until slightly golden. If needed, re-indent while warm.
- For the filling, melt white chocolate with eggnog in intervals until smooth; fill thumbprints and top with freshly grated nutmeg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg