Eggnog Thumbprints – Festive Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday
Eggnog Thumbprints are buttery holiday cookies infused with creamy eggnog and warm spices. Their soft texture and sweet eggnog glaze make them a festive treat perfect for Christmas celebrations. Easy to prepare and beautiful to serve, these cookies bring together two holiday favorites—eggnog and thumbprint cookies. The combination of nutmeg, vanilla, and rich butter creates a comforting flavor that everyone loves. Ideal for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, and gift boxes, they add elegance and holiday spirit to any gathering. Every bite delivers a taste of Christmas tradition.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup prepared eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Eggnog Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggnog and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Whisk glaze ingredients together and spoon into each thumbprint center.
- Allow glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat eggnog for the richest flavor.
- Chill dough if it becomes too soft.
- Fresh nutmeg enhances the holiday aroma.
- Allow cookies to cool before glazing.
- Store in an airtight container.
- The glaze will firm up as it sits.
- Avoid overbaking to keep cookies tender.
- Perfect for holiday gifting.