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Nutmeg Logs

Nutmeg Logs: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Cookie Bliss

Nutmeg Logs capture the holiday spirit with flavors of nutmeg and rum, offering a melt-in-your-mouth cookie experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract or more vanilla
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg the star ingredient
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk any type
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula
  • wire rack
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of rum extract until fluffy.
  3. Add in one room temperature egg and blend smoothly, then gradually add in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Scoop portions of dough and roll them into logs about 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 2-inch sections and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of rum extract for the icing.
  10. Adjust the icing consistency before generously frosting each cookie once cooled.
  11. Sprinkle a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg on top before serving.
  12. Allow the icing to set for about 15 minutes before serving or storing the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling and enhanced flavors. Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification. Watch baking time closely to prevent dryness. Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.

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