Frosted Nutmeg Logs

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

In a large mixing 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

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Frosted Nutmeg Logs cont.

before removing from pans to wire racks. For frosting, in a mixing bowl,
combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough cream to achieve a
spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.

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