Holiday Nutmeg Logs

Name: Holiday Nutmeg Logs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 7 dozen, 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Submitted by Serving Him

"These are one of my favoriet cookies to make during the holiday season. They are easy to make, and taste great. They disappear fast. Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 27mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 7 dozen
Serves:: 1

ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
³⁄₄ cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups 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
2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half cream

directions

In a large bowl, cream 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-in. X 1/2-in. thick rope. Cut rope into 2-in. peices. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350` for 9-12 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat buttler 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.