Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies
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- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 slightly beaten egg whites
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
- Ground nutmeg
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- Beat the 2/3 cup butter in a mixing bowl with an electric
mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated
sugar and the 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; beat until combined.
Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Beat in as much flour as
you can. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
If necessary, cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until
easy to handle.
- Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in egg whites, then
in chopped walnuts. Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased
cookie sheets. Press centers with your thumb. Bake in a
375° F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are
lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
- For filling, beat the 1/4 cup butter until softened. Add
powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in rum or rum
extract and enough milk to make of spreading consistency.
Spoon or pipe about 1/2 teaspoon filling into center of
each cookie. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Makes about 40 cookies
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