Macadamia Eggnog Creams Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons eggnog
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 2 cups confectionersâ sugar
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped
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