Eggnog Logs

I got this recipe from a business associate, who is also an avid cookie baker. If you like egg nog, you'll love these little cookies!!

In a large bowl , beat sugar , 1 cup margarine , 2 tsp vanilla , 2 tsp rum extract and egg until light& fluffy.

Stir in flour& 1 tsp nutmeg.

Mix well.

Cover dough with plastic wrap- chill at least 30-45 minutes for easier handling.

Preheat oven to 350f degrees.

Divide dough into 6 pieces.

On lightly floured surface , shape each piece of dough into a long rope , 1 / 2-inch in diameter.

Cut into 3-inch lengths.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown.

Immediately remove from cookie sheets , & cool completely.

To make frosting: in a small bowl , combine all frosting ingredients , adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.

Blend until smooth.

Spread frosting on cookies , and mark with tines of a fork to resemble bark.

Sprinkle each cookie lightly with nutmeg , & allow frosting to set.

Store cookies in a tightly covered container.

sugar, margarine, vanilla, rum extract, egg, flour, nutmeg, powdered sugar, milk