Nutmeg Logs

These delicious Christmas cookies taste like a bit like eggnog (heaven in liquid form!) and go perfectly with a cup of hot coffee or tea in the morning or as a small after dinner dessert. They also are a beautiful addition to any Christmas cookie platter.

The first time I had these cookies was in Anchorage, AK during a bake day with my wonderful friends Mary and Patti. Making them again this year brought back sweet memories of spending time in Patti's kitchen eating, chatting, baking and laughing. I am so blessed by all of the AMAZING people that God has brought into my life and I am so thankful for each one of them!

I pray that His joy is present in your hearts this Holiday Season and that the Miracle of Christmas awes you anew each day!

God bless and Merry Christmas!

Nutmeg Logs

Makes about 8 dozen cookies.

Sift together :
3 cups flour
1 tsp. nutmeg

Cream together:
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar

Blend into butter mixture:
1 unbeaten egg
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. rum flavoring

Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Shape the pieces of dough on a lightly floured surface into long rolls, one-half inch in diameter. Cut in 3-inch lengths; place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes until light golden brown. Cool, spread frosting on tops and sides of cookies. Mark frosting with tines of fork to resemble bark. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

Frosting:
Cream 3 tablespoons butter with 1/2 tsp. vanilla and 1 tsp. rum flavoring. Blend in 1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar, beating well. Add 2 cups additional sifted confectioners sugar alternately with 2 to 3 tablespoons undiluted evaporated milk or cream, beating well after each addition until of spreading consistency.