Nutmeg Logs
These nutmeg logs are uniquely flavored with this traditional Christmas spice and frosted with rum flavored icing. A perfect holiday match! Can you believe this is day nine of the 12 days of Christmas cookies series?
Nutmeg always reminds me of eggnog.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon Watkins Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide dough into 14 pieces. Shape each portion into a 12 x 1/2 inch thick rope. Cut ropes into 2 in pieces. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon Watkins Rum Extract
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
2 to 3 tablespoon half and half cream
Watkins nutmeg for garnish
Directions for frosting: In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar and extracts; beat until blended. Beat in enough cream to achieve desired consistency. Frost cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 7 dozen
Does nutmeg remind you of eggnog too?
About the Author
Melody Thacker
Melody is passionate about helping and empowering people. She blogs about natural living, real food, homemaking, direct sales, and life. People are the most important things, especially family. Last but not least, she loves being an Independent Watkins Consultant.
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