Frosted Eggnog Cutout Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• Additional ground nutmeg

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggnog and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
3. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
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5. Bake 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in eggnog and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
7. Transfer dough to a resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator until soft enough to roll. Prepare, bake and decorate as directed.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frosted-eggnog-cutout-cookies/ (may not work)