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Nutmeg Cookie Logs

Name: Nutmeg Cookie Logs
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; ¾ cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons rum flavored extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract; 3 drops red food coloring

Rating: 4.68 stars

22 Ratings
15 Reviews
7 Photos

These are delicious!

By Carol

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

2 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

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Step 2

Cream together 1 cup butter or margarine and white sugar. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla, egg, and 2 teaspoons rum flavoring. Mix well. Add 3 cups flour and nutmeg.
Step 3

Roll in long "logs" 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 3 inch strips. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets and bake 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool and frost.
Step 4

To Make Frosting: Cream together 3 tablespoons butter and confectioner's sugar. Add 1/ 2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon rum. Stir in milk (may add more to reach desired consistency). Add food coloring and spread over cooled cookies. Decorate with chocolate sprinkles (optional).

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

434.1 calories; 4 g protein; 61.7 g carbohydrates; 64 mg cholesterol; 137.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (15)

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RKJW

12/18/2003

These are fantastic like eggnog in a cookie! My grandmother used to make these with this variation: Don't color the icing. After frosting the cookie score lengthwise with fork tines then sprinkle with nutmeg. Meant to look like snow-covered bark. Bigger kids can help frost and roll the logs. Read More

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22 Ratings

5 star values: 17
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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RKJW

12/18/2003

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RKJW

12/18/2003

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SUSAN89

12/30/2004

Would give these cookies 10 stars if I could. Just WONDERFUL! I did use the nutmeg sprinkle on top (like the first reviewer) instead of the food coloring. I had 14 people over for Christmas Eve and over a dozen different kinds of Christmas cookies (had help) and this one EVERYONE raved about. A definate keeper. Thanks Carol Read More

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HEATHERM1

01/20/2009

I love nutmeg cookie logs! We have used this recipe for years and also don't color the frosting. We use a star tip to frost & also sprinkle with nutmeg. A holiday favorite Read More

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Dmseck

01/03/2011

PLEASE do not color the icing! This cookie is meant to LOOK like a LOG; thus score the icing with fork tines and sprinkle with nutmeg. Icing can't be too thin or you won't accomplish the look of rough bark. I ship these off to my brother and sister every Christmas as this cookie has been a family tradition. It has carried over to MY children. This is one of two cookies REQUIRED at Christmas. No rum in mine and I actually use half unsalted butter half margarine which gives me the taste and texture I want. Read More

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Nicki G

12/23/2009

OMG! This cookie is so simple I didn't even have to make a trip to the store for anything. And WOW! These cookies with the icing have the perfect taste for Christmas. I'm taking them for dinner on Christmas Eve and I should wait to get feedback before reviewing but it doesn't matter what anyone else tells me I'm making these cookies again and again. Read More

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hlsingmast

03/08/2010

These were great - I had just returned from St Lucia and wanted to make something using the fresh nutmeg I brought back. I used rum (also from St Lucia) instead of rum extract. I rolled them into logs and then put the ends together to make rings. Read More

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Darcy Johnson Metz

10/15/2012

My family has been making these cookies for Christmas for over 40 years. Only we don't dye the frosting and we run a fork through the frosting and sprinkle with nutmeg. It gives it the appearance of a log and tastes spectacular! They are my absolute favorites! Read More

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melissathebaker

12/23/2011

I love these cookies! I omitted all rum did not color the icing and sprinkled with nutmeg on top. The icing really makes this cookie. Read More

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Anonymous

12/12/2017

I have made these a few times over the course of 35 years following a recipe that had the wrong amount of butter. They came out hard as a brick! I made these with the correct amount of butter and they were delicious and soft! The right texture absolutely perfect! I will make these again and again! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Nutmeg Cookie Logs

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 434.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 20 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 59 %

cholesterol: 21 %

vitamin a iu: 12 %

niacin equivalents: 21 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate: 15 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 6 %

thiamin: 25 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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RKJW

12/18/2003

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12/18/2003

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SUSAN89

12/30/2004

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HEATHERM1

01/20/2009

I love nutmeg cookie logs! We have used this recipe for years and also don't color the frosting. We use a star tip to frost & also sprinkle with nutmeg. A holiday favorite

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Dmseck