Nutmeg Log Cookies (with video link)

Finally got #1 done for the Christmas Countdown of 2024! These are different and very tasty :) The original recipe was available on Imperial Sugar's website, but has since been removed. I had it bookmarked and recovered it thanks to the Wayback Machine, yay! Though it is not necessary, I highly recommend the cinnamon imperials (aka red-hots) for decoration and flavor, as the cinnamon really makes the nutmeg pop.

Link to my YouTube "making of the recipe" video: https://youtu.be/T3ygt7_aCtM

Recipe below contains my modifications.

Ingredients:

1/2 c. (1 stick) salted butter, softened

1/2 c. extra fine granulated sugar

1 egg, room temperature

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

2 c. (240g) all-purpose flour

for the frosting--

1/4 c. salted butter, softened

2 1/2 T. heavy cream (you may need slightly more)

2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

cinnamon imperials (red-hots)

green tinted frosting

Directions:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together for 3 minutes (to make it light and fluffy).

2. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

3. Mix in the egg.

4. Gently fold in the nutmeg and flour (you may have to use your hands) until dough comes together.

5. Divide dough into two equal parts. Roll each half into a log about 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter. Cut into 3" long segments and place on prepared baking sheet (they can be fairly close together).

6. Transfer to oven and bake for 14 min. After removing from oven, transfer immediately to cooling rack to cool completely.

7. For the frosting: Cream the butter in the stand mixer bowl for 3 minutes.

8. Add the heavy cream and 1 c. of the powdered sugar, along with the nutmeg, mix to combine.

9. Gradually add the remaining 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar. You may need to add slightly more heavy cream until mixture is spreadable, yet still mostly stiff consistency.

10. Frost cooled cookies. If desired, use a fork to make the frosting look a bit like the bark of a tree. Add cinnamon imperials and tinted frosting to make holly on each. Enjoy!