Eggnog Cookies with Rum Glaze

== Description ==
These soft, thin cookies are ideal for the holidays because they can be made in advance and frozen. Plus, because the recipe makes 10 dozen, it's a good choice for a cookie exchange. Any leftover eggnog can be frozen.
* About 10 dozen (2¼-inch) cookies 
== Ingredients ==
=== Cookies ===
* 2 cups granulated sugar
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup purchased eggnog
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg If desired, a combination of ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg can be used.
* 5½ cups all purpose flour
=== Glaze ===
* 4 cups powdered sugar
* 5 to 6 tablespoons purchased eggnog
* 4 teaspoons dark rum or ¼ teaspoon rum extract
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg If desired, a combination of ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg can be used.
== Directions ==
=== Cookies ===
# In large bowl, beat sugar and butter at medium speed until creamy.
# Beat in 1 cup eggnog, baking soda and nutmeg until blended.
# Gradually beat in flour until well blended.
# Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
# Heat oven to 350°F.
# On lightly floured surface, roll out dough ¼ inch thick.
# Cut out with cookie cutters; place cookies on baking sheet.
# Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom.
# Cool on wire racks.
=== Glaze ===
# Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients until smooth.
# Spread glaze over cooled cookies.
== Notes ==
==Contributed by:==
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Christmas Cookies
Category:Frosted cookie Recipes
Category:Prepared eggnog Recipes
Category:Dark rum Recipes
Category:Nutmeg Recipes
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