Nutmeg Cookie Log

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 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 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
3 drops red food coloring

Directions:

To make cookies:

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

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)