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Double Eggnog Cookies

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Ingredients

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1 1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 egg yolks
2 Tbsp. eggnog
1/2 tsp. rum extract
3 cups all purpose flour

Eggnog Frosting:

4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp. rum extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 to 3 Tbsp. eggnog
Ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolks, eggnog and rum extract.
  3. Gradually beat in flour.
  4. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°.
  6. Shape into 1 inch balls.
  7. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 13-16 minutes or until the bottoms are brown.
  9. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. In a large bowl, beat the first five frosting ingredients until blended.
  11. Beat in enough eggnog to reach the desired consistency.
  12. Spread the frosting over the cookies.
  13. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
  14. Let stand until set.
  15. Store in airtight containers.