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Nutmeg Logs

Irresistible Nutmeg Logs: Soft Holiday Cookies You'll Love

These Nutmeg Logs are soft holiday cookies that combine the richness of butter with spicy notes of nutmeg and a hint of rum.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract or bourbon/non-alcoholic option
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg fresh ground recommended
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or coconut sugar for a natural option
  • 2 tablespoons milk or non-dairy milk options
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg. In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of rum extract. Add in the egg and mix until well combined, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  2. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and divide it into manageable portions. Roll each portion into logs about ½ inch in diameter, ensuring they are even throughout. Cut the logs into 2-inch pieces to create uniform cookies. Place the shaped cookies on ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between them for even baking.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once preheated, bake the Nutmeg Logs for 12-15 minutes, until they are just set and lightly golden around the edges.
  4. While the Nutmeg Logs cool, prepare the icing by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed.
  5. Ensure that the Nutmeg Logs are completely cooled before frosting. Use a fork or piping bag to drizzle the icing over each cookie decoratively. Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the icing. Use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor and avoid overmixing the dough.

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