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Nutmeg Cookies with Rum Icing

While I was searching for eggnog cookie recipes, these Nutmeg Cookies with Rum Icing from King Arthur Baking Company kept popping up. Since not everyone can get eggnog I decided to give these a try.


 

I've been very selective about what I use this delicious Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste that my friend gifted me but I knew that this would be the perfect recipe for it.

Since nutmeg is the focus of this cookie, I wanted freshly grated. I love my regular Microplane rasp style grater but when you need an entire teaspoon I switch to my twist top one. 

It's a pretty simple dough, sturdy after being chilled. It scooped out nicely onto the sheets.  I baked them per the recipe's instructions but decided at the 9 minute mark to flatten them with a glass instead of keeping them domed.

This gave a nice smooth surface to apply the icing. I used Bacardi because it's what we have right now but I think it'd be even better with Kracken or another spiced rum.

I gave some cookies another grating of fresh nutmeg on the top.

Others I added some gold sanding sugar. I thought it looked festive but in an elegant way.  Since the rum isn't cooked out of the frosting these are definitely adults only treats. 

Thank you again to all of the other #ChristmasCookiesWeek bloggers for joining me! Make sure to go and see what amazing things they're sharing using the links down below. 

Nutmeg Cookies with Rum Icing

Nutmeg Cookies with Rum Icing
Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

For the dough:
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 16 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon Trader Joe's Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste
Rum Icing:
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons rum
Additional grated nutmeg, sprinkles or sanding sugar, if desired. 

Instructions

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of your mixer, combine all ingredients and blend on medium speed until a soft, smooth dough forms, about 2 minutes.
  3. Wrap and chill the dough for 1 hour. Towards the end of the chill time, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  4. Scoop 1-tablespoon sized dough balls onto your baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with a glass. Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges will be slightly browned.
  5. Cool the cookies completely. Prepare the icing by blending the softened butter and confectioners' sugar. Add rum one tablespoon at a time until you have a spreadable icing.
  6. Top each cookie with a dollop of icing and a dash of nutmeg, sprinkles or sanding sugar if desired.

Notes

If you prefer not to use actual rum, you can use heavy cream and a few drops of rum flavoring.

Source: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/nutmeg-cookies-with-rum-icing-recipe

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    1. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & LuckDecember 5, 2024 at 5:08 PM

      Oh yeah...I'm totally up for an adults-only cookie! And, wow! That's a lot of nutmeg...sounds yummy!

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    2. KarenDecember 5, 2024 at 5:40 PM

      Oooh. That spice mill is calling my name!! These cookies sound delicious. Santa would love them!

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    3. LisaDecember 7, 2024 at 2:53 PM

      Wow, the nutmeg is most definitely going to shine through - I love it!

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    4. RadhaDecember 7, 2024 at 7:01 PM

      The cookies sound irresistible! I love the flavor profile and the icing idea.

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    5. IngerDecember 9, 2024 at 12:41 PM

      I like boozy cookies any day!

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