Nutmeg Logs
These nutmeg logs have a buttery, lightly sweet flavor with lots of nutmeg and a subtle rum flavor that makes them feel a little extra special.
Servings: 32 Cookies
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
Cookies
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon rum extract
Buttercream Frosting
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cookies
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour and nutmeg together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and gradually add sugar until well combined.
- Beat egg, vanilla and rum flavoring until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Divide dough into three portions.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each rough out into ½-inch logs.
- Cut into 3-inch pieces and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting
- In a small bowl, cream butter, rum extract, and vanilla until well blended.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat well.
- Next, alternate the remaining powdered sugar and milk, beating well after each addition, until well combined.
- Once the cookies have cooled, frost the cookies.
- For the log look, using a fork, make lines down the top of each cookie.
- Finally, sprinkle with fresh nutmeg on top of the frosting, and enjoy.
Notes
- Don't skip the cooling step. Let the cookies cool completely before frosting so the buttercream doesn't melt.
- Use a lightly floured surface. A little flour makes the dough easier to roll without making it overly sticky.
- Keep the logs about ½ inch thick. This helps the cookies bake evenly and gives them their classic shape.
- Don't overbake. Take the cookies out once they're golden so they maintain a nice texture.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet first. A few minutes of cooling makes them easier to transfer to the wire rack.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually. This helps the buttercream come together smoothly.
- Adjust the milk as needed. Start with less and add enough to reach a smooth, spreadable frosting consistency.
- Use a fork for the signature look. The simple lines across the frosting are what give these cookies their log-like appearance.
- Finish with fresh nutmeg. A little freshly grated nutmeg on top makes the finished cookies look and smell wonderful.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg