Best Frosted Nutmeg Logs Recipes

Frosted Nutmeg Logs image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in.-wide logs. Cut into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-14 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For frosting, in a bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts :

Frosted Nutmeg Logs image

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Categories Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Steps:

1. In a large bowl,cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour,nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Divide dough into 3 portions. Roll each portion into 3/4 inch thick logs; cut into 2 inch pieces. Place on ungreased baking sheet; flatten slightly.
3. Bake at 350 for 12-16 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
4. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar,extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cookies. Press down with tines of a fork, make lines down frosting to simulate tree bark. Sprinkle with nutmeg.