Eggnog Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggnog, baking soda, and nutmeg; mix well.
3. 3
   Gradually add flour; mix well.
4. 4
   Divide dough in half.
5. 5
   Wrap half in plastoic wrap and chill overnight in refrigerator or 2 hours in freezer.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 375F / 190C.
7. 7
   On a floured surface, roll out half the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
8. 8
   Using your floured cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes.
9. 9
   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
10. 10
    Continue with the rest of the dough until all is used.
11. 11
    Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
12. 12
    Cool.
13. 13
    Ice and decorate as desired once cooled.
14. 14
    Icing: Beat together confectioners' sugar and butter until well blended using an electric mixer.
15. 15
    Gradually beat in 1/3 cup eggnog until icing is smooth.