frosted nutmeg logs

Name: Frosted Nutmeg Logs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 - egg; 2 teaspoon(s) rum extract; 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; dash(es) salt; ## FROSTING; 1/4 cup(s) butter, softened; 3 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) rum extract; 2 to 3 tablespoon(s) 2 % milk; - ground nutmeg

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Jamallah Bergman

Atlanta, GA

Updated on Dec 14, 2010

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

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 - egg
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
dash salt
FROSTING
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2 % milk
- ground nutmeg

How To Make frosted nutmeg logs

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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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