Nutmeg Cookie Logs

By Shaylie

Vikki makes these at Christmas

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons rum extract
• 1 egg
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon nutmet
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 tablespoons half and half
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients except for flour and nutmeg. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off. Stir in flour and nutmeg, mix well. Divide dough into six parts. On lightly floured surface shape each part into long rope 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 3 inch lengths; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. In small bowl combine frosting ingredients. Spread on cookies and sprinkle with nutmeg.