Here's one we love and make every year. It gets better after a few days when the flavors have time to blend.
Egg Nog Cookies
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Serving Size : 52 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies, Drop
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter -- softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vanilla Rum Frosting
1/4 cup butter
3 cups sifted powdered sugar -- divided
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
Cookies:
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. combine flour and 1 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg; add to creamed mixture, mixing until blended. Stir in the flavorings.
Shape dough into medium sized balls. (I like to press them with a fork making a criss cross design.) Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Spread frosting on cookies and sprinkle with nutmeg. Store in an air tight container. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.
For frosting: Cream butter; gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well. Add remaining ingredients and remaining sugar. Beat until smooth. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Description:
"Yum! Yum!"
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