These cookies embody all the flavors of eggnog in a sweet little bite. Rich butter cream, spiced rum, and nutmeg combine for a cookie everyone will love!
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time12minutes
Total Time22minutes
Authoradapted from Valerie's Kitchen
Ingredients
Cookies:
3/4cupunsalted butterroom temperature
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1/4cuppacked light brown sugar
1egg
1 1/2teaspoonsvanilla
2cupall-purpose flour
1/4teaspoonsalt
Frosting:
1/2cupunsalted buttermelted
2cupspowdered sugar
2tablespoonsspiced rumor 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
Ground nutmegfor garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a Sil-Pat or parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together 3/4 cup butter and sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; mix to combine. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Scoop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough, and roll into balls. Using the back of a teaspoon measuring spoon, make indentations in the middle of each circle.
Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup butter, powdered sugar, and rum until smooth. Transfer frosting to a piping bag. Pipe a dollop of frosting into the indentation of each cookie. Sprinkle with a little ground nutmeg to finish.