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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 27 |
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Every bite of these cookies tastes like a sip of eggnog, so it's no wonder we make them each Christmas. Other cookie recipes come and go, but this is a timeless classic. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 egg |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum extract |
3 cups king arthur unbleached 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 |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
2. 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 before removing from pans to wire racks.
3. For frosting, in a 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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