RUM SUGAR COOKIES

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Cookies that taste like eggnog! These are a perfect addition to your holiday cookie trays! Try sprinkling a little nutmeg on top of each cookie!

Provided by byZula

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h9m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

  • Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and butter until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, rum extract, almond extract, and nutmeg until well mixed.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until well blended.
  • Divide the dough into two equal halves. Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out until it is 1/8 inch thick. Using a cookie cutter cut the dough into cookies (whatever shapes you please).
  • Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes.
  • When cookies have cooled frost generously with Rum Flavored Icing if using.
  • Rum Flavored Icing:.
  • Heat butter and milk over a low heat. When melted remove from heat.
  • Stir sugar and rum extract into the butter and milk mixture. Use hot water to thin the icing to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1365.3, Fat 65.4, SaturatedFat 40.2, Cholesterol 270.5, Sodium 974.4, Carbohydrate 182.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 109.5, Protein 14

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