NUTMEG SUGAR COOKIES

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The holidays are my favorite time of year because I love to bake. These are one of my favorite cookies-they always disappear fast!-Jean Wysocki, Westminster, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide 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. , Bake 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., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until blended. Beat in enough cream to achieve desired consistency. , Frost cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Osi Julius
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These cookies are delicious! I highly recommend them.


Bryce Brent
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Labuni Akter
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Pomaa Kyeremeh
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I love the nutmeg flavor in these cookies. They're the perfect fall treat.


Faridon Jamshidi
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


FACO JNR
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Hashim D'more
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of nutmeg flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.


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