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In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter.
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Beat at medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until mixture is creamy (1-2 minutes).
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Add 1/3 cup eggnog, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Continue beating until well mixed (1-2 minutes).
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Reduce speed to low and add flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
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Beat until dough is well mixed (1-2 minutes).
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Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate dough until firm, at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Roll out dough, one half at a time, on a lightly floured work surface to a 1/4 inch thickness.
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Cut out cookies with 3-4 inch snowman cookie cutter.
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Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet (I use silipat mat).
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Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
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Remove from oven and cool completely.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until creamy.
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Frost snowmen with white frosting.
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Use the tinted frosting to decorate the cookies as desired.
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Add min chips for eyes and buttons.
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For a wavy effect, pipe tinted frosting in parallel lines.
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Drag a toothpick through frosting before it sets.
