Eggnog Thumbprints

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups butter , softened
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cups butter
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon rum
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture by hand to form a soft dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Make an indention in the center of each cookie using your finger or thumb.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, and rum. Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls of filling onto cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Let stand until set before storing in an airtight container.