Eggnog Thumbprints

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EGGNOG THUMBPRINTS

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Serving Size : 50 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Sugar
1/4 c Packed brown sugar
1 Egg
1/2 ts Vanilla
1/4 ts Salt
2 c All-purpose flour
1/4 c Butter or margarine
1 c Sifted powdered sugar
1 tb Rum*

Ground nutmeg

*You may substitute 2 Tbls milk and 1/4 tsp rum
extract for the rum.

In a large mixer bowl beat 3/4 c butter or margarine
till softened. Add sugar and brown sugar and beat till
fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, salt, and beat well. Add
flour and beat till well mixed. Cover and chill about
1 hour or till easy to handle.

Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on an
ungreased cookie sheet. press down centers with thumb.
Bake in a 350 degree oven about 12 minutes or till
done. Remove and cool.

For filling, in a small mixer bowl beat 1/4 c butter
or margarine till softened. Add powdered sugar and
beat till fluff. Add rum and beat well. Spoon about
1/2 tsp filling into center of each cookie. Sprinkle
with nutmeg. Chill till filing is firm. Makes about 50.

From Better Homes and Gardens, Cookies For Christmas
Copyright 1985 by Meredith Corp., Des Moines, Iowa
ISBN: 0-696-01290-1

From Bobbie Beers



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