Frosted Nutmeg Log Cookies

Name: Frosted Nutmeg Log Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons rum extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg; Dash salt; FROSTING:; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons rum extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk; Ground nutmeg

"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

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons rum extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
Dash salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons rum extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Ground nutmeg

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide dough into three portions. Roll each portion into 3/4-in.-thick logs; chill until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into 2-in. pieces. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
Bake at 350°, until bottoms are lightly browned, 12-16 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cookies. Press down with tines of a fork, making lines down frosting to simulate tree bark. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 148 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Frosted Nutmeg Logs in Taste of Home December/January 2011

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karenjarrett

Dec 23, 2015

I am sure this was my fault as opposed to the recipe. I made these. The cookies tasted good, but spread when I baked them. I used imitation rum flavoring in the frosting, and it tasted horrible. Any suggestions?
terratoo

Jan 20, 2013

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.
beckihomecki

Dec 11, 2012

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.
talon49

Mar 7, 2012

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.
thekingsfive

Jan 23, 2011

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!
Sam47

Dec 29, 2010

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.
mdieken

Dec 16, 2010

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!
HeatherHH

Dec 14, 2010

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.
Stonesdoor

Dec 11, 2010

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.
lisa.pridmore

Dec 6, 2010

Very easy to make. They are wonderful with a nice cup of tea.