Nutmeg Cookie Logs - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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).