Eggnog Thumbprints

Description

 * Makes about 50

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup butter or margarine
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ¼ cup packed brown sugar
 * 1 egg
 * ½ tsp vanilla
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * 2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

 * ¼ cup butter or margarine
 * 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
 * 1 tbsp rum
 * Ground nutmeg

Directions

 * 1) In a large mixer bowl beat ¾ cup butter or margarine till softened.
 * 2) Add sugar and brown sugar and beat till fluffy.
 * 3) Add egg, vanilla, salt, and beat well.
 * 4) Add flour and beat till well mixed.
 * 5) Cover and chill about 1 hour or till easy to handle.
 * 6) Shape into 1 inch balls.
 * 7) Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
 * 8) Press down centers with thumb.
 * 9) Bake in a 350°F oven about 12 minutes or till done.
 * 10) Remove and cool.

Filling

 * 1) For filling, in a small mixer bowl beat ¼ cup butter or margarine till softened.
 * 2) Add powdered sugar and beat till fluff.
 * 3) Add rum and beat well.
 * 4) Spoon about ½ tsp filling into center of each cookie.
 * 5) Sprinkle with nutmeg.
 * 6) Chill till filling is firm.