Frosted Nutmeg Log Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Nutmeg Log Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

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.
2
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
3
; flatten slightly.
4
Bake at 350u00b0, until bottoms are lightly browned, 12-16 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
5
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.

1482

kcal

Calories

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons rum extract, and more.

Yes, Frosted Nutmeg Log Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frosted Nutmeg Log Cookies

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