Nutmeg Log Cookies
Delightfully spiced and irresistibly tender, Nutmeg Log Cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season or any occasion that calls for a touch of warmth and nostalgia. These buttery cookies are infused with aromatic ground nutmeg, rolled into elegant log shapes, and baked to golden perfection. Topped with a velvety nutmeg frosting and finished with a sprinkle of spice, they strike the perfect balance between sweetness and spice. With just 25 minutes of prep time, these festive cookies are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Whether paired with a cup of tea or featured on your holiday dessert platter, Nutmeg Log Cookies are sure to enchant family and friends alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for frosting)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a log shape, about 2-3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each log.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, butter, milk, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg together until smooth and fluffy.
Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled cookies and sprinkle a small amount of ground nutmeg on top for garnish.
Let the frosting set for approximately 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.5 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.2 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 598 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 1189 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 564.8 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 328.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
