"Rebecca Gottfred, 1994 first-place winner, made these cookies with her sister in their annual pre-Christmas baking session. Both of their families declared them a yearly must. The recipe doubles and triples easily, and the baked cookies freeze well. Reprinted with permission from Holiday Cookies by the Chicago Tribune staff, Agate Surrey, November 2014...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 Cups (10 2/3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/3 Cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 Teaspoon salt
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1 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
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1/4-1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
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1/4 Cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 Cup sifted confectioners sugar
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1/2-1 Teaspoon rum extract
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Nutmeg, for garnish