Eggnog Logs

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, beat sugar, 1 cup margarine, 2 tsp vanilla, 2 tsp rum extract and egg until light& fluffy.
2. 2
   Stir in flour& 1 tsp nutmeg; mix well.
3. 3
   Cover dough with plastic wrap- chill at least 30-45 minutes for easier handling.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
5. 5
   Divide dough into 6 pieces.
6. 6
   On lightly floured surface, shape each piece of dough into a long rope, 1/2-inch in diameter.
7. 7
   Cut into 3-inch lengths; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown.
9. 9
   Immediately remove from cookie sheets,& cool completely.
10. 10
    To make frosting: in a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients (except nutmeg), adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency; blend until smooth.
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    Spread frosting on cookies, and mark with tines of a fork to resemble bark.
12. 12
    Sprinkle each cookie lightly with nutmeg,& allow frosting to set.
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    Store cookies in a tightly covered container.
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    **NOTE:These cookies freeze well.