nutmeg logs (tom & jerry cookies)
My mom found this recipe and asked me to give it a try. She thought they would be like Tom & Jerry's in cookie form. She was right....as usual.
prep time
45 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
7 DOZEN
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 - egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- FROSTING:
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon each rum & vanilla extracts
- 2-3 tablespoons half & half
- - ground nutmeg
How To Make nutmeg logs (tom & jerry cookies)
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Step 1In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, nutmeg, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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Step 2Divide dough into 14 pieces. Shape each portion into a 12-in. x 1/2-in. thick rope. Cut ropes into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
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Step 3Bake at 350* for 9-12 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 4For frosting: In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and both extracts; beat until blended. Beat in enough cream to achieve desired spreading consistency.
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Step 5Frost cooled cookies. You can use the tines of a fork to make a "bark" pattern. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Category:
Cookies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#holiday
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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