| 1 | Ground nutmeg |
| 2 | *you may substitute 2 tbls milk and ?tsp rum extract for the rum. |
| 3 | in a large mixer bowl beat ?c butter or margarine till softened. |
| 4 | Add sugar and brown sugar and beat till fluffy. |
| 5 | Add egg, vanilla, salt, and beat well. |
| 6 | Add flour and beat till well mixed. |
| 7 | Cover and chill about 1 hour or till easy to handle. |
| 8 | shape into 1 inch balls. |
| 9 | Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. |
| 10 | Press down centers with thumb. |
| 11 | Bake in a 350 degree oven about 12 minutes or till done. |
| 12 | Remove and cool. |
| 13 | for filling, in a small mixer bowl beat ?c butter or margarine till softened. |
| 14 | Add powdered sugar and beat till fluff. |
| 15 | Add rum and beat well. |
| 16 | Spoon about ?tsp filling into center of each cookie. |
| 17 | Sprinkle with nutmeg. |
| 18 | Chill till filing is firm. |
| 19 | Makes about 50. |
| 20 | from better homes and gardens, cookies for christmas |
