Eggnog Thumbprints


 * Makes about 50.

Ingredients

 * 3/4 	cup  	butter or margarine
 * 1/2 	cup 	Sugar
 * 1/4 	cup 	Packed brown sugar
 * 1 		egg
 * 1/2 	tsp 	vanilla
 * 1/4 	tsp 	salt
 * 2 	cup 	all-purpose flour
 * 1/4 	cup 	butter or margarine
 * 1 	cup 	Sifted powdered sugar
 * 1 	tbsp 	rum -

Directions

 * 1) Ground nutmeg.
 * 2) You may substitute 2 tbls milk and ¼ tsp rum extract for the rum.
 * 3) In a large mixer bowl beat ¾ c butter or margarine till softened.
 * 4) Add Sugar and brown sugar and beat till fluffy.
 * 5) Add egg, vanilla, salt, and beat well.
 * 6) Add flour and beat till well mixed.
 * 7) Cover and chill about 1 hour or till easy to handle.
 * 8) Shape into 1 inch balls.
 * 9) Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
 * 10) Press down centers with thumb.
 * 11) Bake in a 350 degree oven about 12 minutes or till done.
 * 12) Remove and cool.
 * 13) For filling, in a small mixer bowl beat ¼ c butter or margarine till softened.
 * 14) Add powdered sugar and beat till fluff.
 * 15) Add rum and beat well.
 * 16) Spoon about ½ tsp filling into center of each cookie.
 * 17) Sprinkle with nutmeg.
 * 18) Chill till filling is firm.