Ingredients for Eggnog Logs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted margarine, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons rum extract
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk (for frosting consistency)
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How to Make Eggnog Logs
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup softened margarine, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons rum extract, and 1 large egg until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30-45 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Divide the chilled dough into 6 equal pieces.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a long rope, about ½-inch in diameter.
- Cut each rope into 3-inch lengths.
- Place the logs onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Immediately remove the cookies from the baking sheets and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- While cookies cool, prepare your frosting according to your chosen recipe (see ingredients for suggestions).
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost each log generously.
- Use a fork to create a bark-like texture by dragging the tines across the frosting.
- Sprinkle each frosted cookie lightly with additional ground nutmeg.
- Let the frosting set completely before storing the cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
3g
Carbs
3g