Ingredients
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Cookies
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
2 -3 tablespoons milk
food coloring (optional)
Preparation
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In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg, vanilla and 2 teaspoons rum extract; blend well.
Stir in flour and nutmeg; mix well.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
Heat oven to 325\u00b0F.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
With thumb, make imprint in center of each cookie.
Bake 11-14 minutes or until firm to the touch.
Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet.
In small bowl, blend all frosting ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
Spoon or pipe about 1/2 teaspoon frosting into center of each cookie.
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