Frosted Nutmeg Logs

Name: Frosted Nutmeg Logs
Ingredients: 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; 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

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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
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

Directions

1

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.
2

On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in.-wide logs. Cut into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. 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.
4

For frosting, in a bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.