Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 24 Maraschino cherries

For the optional drizzle:

• 1 cup powdered icing sugar
• 1/4 cup eggnog as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• Rum extract optional
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Instructions

To make the drizzle

1. combine the powdered icing sugar, nutmeg and 2 Tablespoons of eggnog. Add the rum extract, if using. Beat until fully combined, adding more eggnog as needed to achieve a thick yet runny consistency.
2. Scoop the drizzle mixture into a piping bag and make a small snip at the end. Drizzle over the cookies.
3. Allow the drizzle to set before eating or storing.
4. ENJOY!