Nutmeg Cookie Logs Recipe

Nutmeg Cookie Logs Recipe

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons rum flavored extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
  • 3 drops red food coloring
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup butter or margarine and white sugar. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla, egg, and 2 teaspoons rum flavoring. Mix well. Add 3 cups flour and nutmeg.
  3. Roll in long “logs” 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 3 inch strips. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets and bake 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool and frost.
  4. To Make Frosting: Cream together 3 tablespoons butter and confectioner's sugar. Add 1/ 2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon rum. Stir in milk (may add more to reach desired consistency). Add food coloring and spread over cooled cookies. Decorate with chocolate sprinkles (optional).
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