FROSTED NUTMEG LOG COOKIES

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"This is my son's favorite Christmas cookie. It is a very old recipe that I have used many times." These delightful gems have great nutmeg flavor and are a perfect way to ring in the holidays. - Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large 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
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons rum extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

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., Divide dough into three portions. Roll each portion into 3/4-in.-thick logs; chill until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into 2-in. pieces. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly., Bake at 350°, until bottoms are lightly browned, 12-16 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., 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, making lines down frosting to simulate tree bark. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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Kayla Warthen

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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I can't wait to serve them at my next party.

Dizzy Rainey

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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.

Nadjem Rrr

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These cookies were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again.

abbie curl

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These cookies were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter next time.

tim jasper

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I'm not a huge fan of nutmeg, but I actually really liked these cookies. The frosting is sweet and creamy and it balances out the nutmeg flavor perfectly.

Sweetberth Mbalamwezi

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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for a holiday party.

Souleymane Diagouraga

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I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.

Samiullah Sajid

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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious and they look so festive.

Tino Martin

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I've never made frosted nutmeg log cookies before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.

Branden Kennedy

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These cookies are so cute and festive. I can't wait to serve them at my Christmas party.

naughtyboi madako

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies came out flat and hard. They weren't very good.

One Venus

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These cookies were a breeze to make and they turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making them again.

Sjsj Nszdkdƒè

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I had some trouble getting the dough to roll out evenly. It was a little sticky.

Flade Speedy

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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.

Tatiana Gallier

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I'm not a huge fan of nutmeg, but I actually really liked these cookies. The frosting is sweet and creamy and it balances out the nutmeg flavor perfectly.