Frosted Nutmeg Sticks

MAKES: 48

COOK TIME: 12 Min

Our Frosted Nutmeg Sticks are the perfect companion for your coffee this holiday season! When it comes to Christmas cookie recipes, these are the best of the best; when it comes to seasonal flavors, our sweet and creamy cookies, topped with festive nutmeg, are just what Santa was hoping for!

What You'll Need

2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg plus more for sprinkling
FROSTING
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and rum and vanilla extracts; mix well. Add flour and 1-1/4 teaspoons nutmeg: mix well.
Shape dough into logs about 3-inches by 1/2-inch long and place on baking sheets 2-inches apart. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed, beat Frosting ingredients until light and fluffy.
Frost each log then drag the tines of a fork through the frosting to create design (See Photo). Sprinkle with additional nutmeg.