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It doesn’t feel like the holidays in our house until we’ve made these yummy eggnog cookies. Sometimes I’ll even make them at other times of the year because they are so tasty!

I tried something a little different this year. Instead of rolling out the dough and using cookie cutters, I attempted to use a cookie press (known as a cookie shooter in my house growing up). Unfortunately the dough was too dense for the press, so I improvised! Here’s the step by step instructions:
Step 1. Remove the metal plate from the end of the press and squeeze the dough (see below for recipe) out about 1/4 inch.
Step 2. Cut dough with a sharp knife to form 1/4 thick disc.

Step 3. Press the metal disc with the pattern into the dough to create a raised pattern on the surface of the cookie. It works best with the patterns that have larger holes.
Step 4. Bake at 400 for 6-8 minutes or until slightly golden on bottom.

Step 5. Once cooled, brush each cookie with glaze (see below for recipe) using a pastry brush and let harden.
Step 6. Impress yourself and guests alike with these simple and delicious cookies!

EGGNOG COOKIE DOUGH
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup butter (softened)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
Combine sugar, butter, egg, salt, spices and vanilla, beat on medium until light and fluffy. (2-3 minutes) Add flour, beat on low for 2-3 minutes.

RUM FLAVORED GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
Combine ingredients and stir until smooth. Add water slowly to reach desired consistency.