Description
Delightful holiday cookies filled with creamy white chocolate and eggnog flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup light brown sugar, gently packed
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 medium egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 245 grams all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ⅓ cup sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons eggnog
- 1 tablespoon dark rum or ¼ teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Add flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; mix until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place on a parchment-lined sheet, pressing down centers with a thumb.
- Bake for 7 minutes, pressing down centers if needed.
- For filling, melt white chocolate with eggnog and rum in microwave or double boiler; add nutmeg.
- Fill each cookie with the filling and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the process.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and freshly grated nutmeg. These cookies can also be frozen for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American