Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1/3 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon rum extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half creamGround nutmeg
Preparation
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 ropes into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. 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 butter until fluffy. Add 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.
