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Eggnog Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

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Delight in these festive Eggnog Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies, combining warm spices and creamy eggnog for a soft, chewy treat perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup eggnog glaze (see note)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, eggnog, vanilla extract, and molasses; beat until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Use your thumb or a small spoon to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are firm but centers are soft.
  9. Remove from oven and gently fill each indentation with eggnog glaze while cookies are warm.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on the eggnog glaze before it sets or add chopped pecans inside the thumbprint before baking.

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