Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

These sweet, rich cookies are perfect for enjoying and for gifting!

3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons spiced rum (or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract)
Ground nutmeg, for garnish

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
• Line a baking sheet with 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.

Recipe : White Lights on Wednesday