Eggnog Logs

Eggnog Logs

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 tsp. rum extract
3 cups all purpose flour

Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners sugar, divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 tsp. rum extract
2 Tbsp. light cream
Ground nutmeg

Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Add the nutmeg, egg and extracts.
Mix thoroughly.

Stir in flour. If necessary, chill dough for easier handling.

On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2 inch diameter
rolls. Cut each into 3 inch long pieces. Place 2 inches apart on
un-greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

For frosting: cream butter until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups sugar
and extracts. Mix well. Beat in cream and remaining sugar. Frost
cookies. With tines of a small fork, make lines down the frosting to
simulate bark. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Makes about 4 1/2 dozen