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Nutmeg Log Cookie Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 c. white sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
2 tsp. rum flavored extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 T. butter
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 T. milk
1 tsp. rum flavored extract
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º. Cream together 1 cup butter or margarine and white sugar. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla, egg, and 2 teaspoons rum flavoring. Mix well. Add 3 cups flour and nutmeg. Roll in long "logs" 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 3 inch strips. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets and bake 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool and frost.

To make frosting: Cream together 3 tablespoons butter and powdered sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon rum. Stir in milk (may add more to reach desired consistency). Put fork through frosting and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Makes about 56 cookies.

 

 

 

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