1

Make the filling, in a small bowl, with an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese with the confectioners sugar, eggnog, nutmeg & cinnamon. Place in the freezer until firm, about 45 minutes.

2

Preheat the oven to 375F degrees.

3

Make the cookies, in a large mixing bowl cream together the butter & sugar. Add in the egg and beat well. Beat in both the vanilla and red food coloring. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet, scraping down the sides in between additions.

4

Scoop about 1-2 tablespoon scoop of cookie dough, rolling into a ball.

5

Then with your thumb and index finger shape the ball into a bowl to hold the filling then add about 1 teaspoon of filling.

6

Then take another piece of cookie dough to cover the filling, flatten it slightly then delicately roll to reshape into a ball.

7

Bake for 12 minutes until center appears set, make sure not to over cook. Allow to cool slightly then move to wire rack to cool completely.

8

Enjoy!!