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"This is my son's favorite Christmas cookie. It is a very old recipe that I have used many times." These delightful gems have great nutmeg flavor and are a perfect way to ring in the holidays. – Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas
Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 148 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 52 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Frosted Nutmeg Logs in Taste of Home December/January 2011, p52
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Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2013 by terratoo
I also felt the rum extract over powered the nutmeg. I plan to decrease the amount next time I make them. I have another nutmeg log recipe and the taste of the nutmeg is better and lives up to the name of the cookie. One recipient swore there was "liquor" in my cookies--that says strong to me. Perhaps the cookie should be called rum logs instead of nutmeg logs.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2012 by beckihomecki
These cookies surpassed my exspectations. My cookies flattened out more than I wanted so next time I think I will not flatten before baking. I loved the rum frosting 2 tsp was perfect! Cant have too much rum can you? My husband thought these tasted like eggnog, and I guess they did a little, but so very tasty.
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2012 by talon49
These cookies are excellent. After dividing dough into 3 portions, I wrapped in saran wrap & put in fridge for a hour. The dough was very easy to work with. After I made the frosting with 2 tsp rum extract, I thought next time I should cut back on it as I found it strong tasting, but next day, it had mellowed out & was perfect.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by thekingsfive
These cookies were amazing! Definitely one of my favorites. I didn't have nutmeg on hand so i used a pumpkin spice mix and sprinkled cinnamon on the top of them. Delicious!
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by Sam47
These were very easy to make, and true to quantity. The recipe made exactly 36 cookies. I followed the recipe exactly and didn't have a problem rolling them, although I did flour my hands first. These were a hit at our family Christmas party.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by mdieken
We use 3 c flour in our recipe and don't have problems with them flattening! Also agree on refrigerating, makes it easier to roll and not so sticky!
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by HeatherHH
These were easier to make than expected, and no trouble with them flattening. I think the rum taste was a bit stronger than my ideal. I might try reducing the rum extract in the frosting a bit, and adding a little bit of vanilla instead.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2010 by Stonesdoor
It doesn't say, but I had to refrigerate dough in order to roll, and wrapped in Saran Wrap. Also, picture shows using fresh nutmeg, but 1-1/4 tsp fresh is alot, I think, since can be toxic. The cookies flattened out in baking, so I find it hard to believe those pictured were after baking. They were, nevertheless, DELICIOUS.
Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by lisa.pridmore
Very easy to make. They are wonderful with a nice cup of tea.
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