FROSTED NUTMEG LOGS

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Every bite of these cookies tastes like a sip of eggnog, so it's no wonder we make them each Christmas. Other cookie recipes come and go, but this is a timeless classic.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in.-wide logs. Cut into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-14 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For frosting, in a bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

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Angelina Schwarz
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I'm not a big fan of nutmeg, but I really liked these logs. The frosting was sweet and creamy and the filling was rich and flavorful.


Habib ullah
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These logs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Hana Nafeer
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I made these logs for my family and they all loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Haji qaisar
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These logs were a big hit at my Christmas party. Everyone loved them.


Thamur tahir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These logs are the perfect holiday treat!


Lucky Jack
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These logs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Tenoch Martinez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my logs didn't look like the ones in the picture.


Abaid Hossain
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my logs turned out dry and crumbly.


Ndidi Oke
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These logs were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious.


Japheth Korir
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I had some trouble getting the frosting to spread smoothly, but the logs still turned out great.


Mpho Willison
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These logs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Da DestroyerA
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I'm not a big fan of nutmeg, but I really enjoyed these logs. The frosting was sweet and creamy and the filling was rich and flavorful.


Elie Elia
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My kids loved helping me make these logs. They were so excited to decorate them with the frosting and sprinkles.


BOGERE ISA
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I made these logs for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Asadlatif asadlatif
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These frosted nutmeg logs were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I loved the combination of the sweet frosting and the nutty filling.