Eggnog Bites

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The perfect christmas cookie! A must for eggnog lovers! a soft, buttery, eggnog cookie with a luscious dollop of creamy, pudding-like eggnog filling. Please note: cook time does not include chill time.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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Beat the 2 / 3 cup butter in a mixing bowl on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

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Add sugar and nutmeg.

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Beat until combined.

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Beat in egg yolks , vanilla , and eggnog.

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Beat in as much flour as you can.

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Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

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Cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

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Shape into 1-inch balls.

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Roll balls in egg whites , then in chopped walnuts.

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Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.

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Press centers with your thumb.

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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

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Cool on wire racks.

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For filling , beat the 1 / 4 cup butter until softened.

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Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.

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Beat in enough eggnog to make filling of spreading consistency.

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Spoon 1 / 2 teaspoon filling into center of each cookie.

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Sprinkle with nutmeg.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, egg yolks, vanilla, eggnog, flour, egg whites, walnuts, powdered sugar, ground nutmeg