FROSTED NUTMEG LOGS

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A very interesting recipe for cookies that I know your family will probably enjoy alot.

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c butter, softened
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
2 tsp rum extract
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
dash(es) salt
FROSTING
1/4 c butter, softened
3 c confectioners' sugar
2 tsp rum extract
2 to 3 Tbsp 2 % milk
ground nutmeg

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.

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