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frosted nutmeg logs

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jamallah Bergman
@pmyodb1
Atlanta, GA

A very interesting recipe for cookies that I know your family will probably enjoy alot.

(1 rating)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For frosted nutmeg logs

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 tsp
    rum extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • dash
    salt
  • FROSTING
  • 1/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 3 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tsp
    rum extract
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp
    2 % milk
  • ground nutmeg

How To Make frosted nutmeg logs

  • 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 3 portions. Roll each portion into 3/4 inch thick logs; cut into 2 inch pieces. Place on ungreased baking sheet; flatten slightly.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 for 12-16 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 4
    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, make lines down frosting to simulate tree bark. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
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