Eggnog Cookies

These cookies are very delightful! They would be perfect for the Holidays :)

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon rum

1 pinch ground nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture by hand to form a soft dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Make an indention in the center of each cookie using your finger or thumb.

Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, and rum. Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls of filling onto cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg.