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Nutmeg Logs

Nutmeg Logs: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Cookies

Nutmeg Logs are delightful holiday cookies that combine nutmeg and vanilla flavors for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract Can replace with equal amount of vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg At room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg For best flavor
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk Non-dairy options can be used
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Nutmeg Logs
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and freshly grated nutmeg. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and rum extracts, then the egg, mixing until fully incorporated. Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and turn the prepared dough onto it. Divide the dough into sections, rolling each into logs approximately 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 2-inch pieces and arrange on an ungreased baking sheet.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, removing when just golden around the edges to maintain softness.
  4. Prepare the icing by whisking powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and rum extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency to be drizzleable.
  5. Once cooled, frost each cookie with icing and sprinkle with nutmeg or holiday-themed sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Consider chilling the dough for easier handling. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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