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Eggnog Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

Eggnog Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies for Festive Bliss

Delight in Eggnog Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies, a rich, chewy treat topped with creamy eggnog filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 375 grams All-Purpose Flour for structure and bulk in your cookies.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda to help the cookies rise and stay soft.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger for the warm, spicy flavor of classic gingerbread.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon enhances warmth and adds a comforting aroma.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg for a nutty depth that complements the holiday vibes.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves for that traditional gingerbread spiciness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt to balance the sweetness.
  • 140 grams Unsalted Butter for a rich and tender cookie.
  • 147 grams Brown Sugar to provide moisture and a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg room temperature, to bind everything together.
  • 170 grams Unsulphured Molasses deepens color and infuses moisture.
  • 50 grams Granulated Sugar for rolling, giving a sweet crunch.
For the Filling
  • 170 grams White Chocolate creates a rich, creamy filling.
  • 60 grams Eggnog alcohol-free, adds holiday flavor to the filling.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • stand mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and fine sea salt until combined.
  2. Cream butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses, mixing until smooth. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture until cohesive.
  3. Scoop cookie dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll chilled dough balls in granulated sugar and create thumbprints with a spoon.
  5. Bake for 9-10 minutes until soft and slightly puffed. Cool before moving to a wire rack.
  6. Melt white chocolate and eggnog in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Fill thumbprints with this mixture.
  7. Allow cookies to set at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure dough is well chilled for best shaping. Use quality chocolate for optimal taste.

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