Nutmeg Cookie Logs

These log-shaped cookies have a strong nutmeg flavor with a creamy rum-flavored frosting.

• Calories: 434 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
• 3 drops red food coloring
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons rum flavored extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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).