Cookies:

1 cup butter, softened

¾ cup sugar

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting:

1/3 cup butter, softened

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon each rum and vanilla extract

2 to 3 tablespoons half and half

Ground nutmeg

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg and vanilla.  Combine flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Divide dough into 14 pieces.  Shape each portion into a 12-inch x ½-inch thick rope.  Cut ropes into 2-inch pieces.  Place 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned.  Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.  For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy.  Add the confectioners’ sugar and extracts; beat until blended.  Beat in enough cream to achieve desired consistency.  Frost cookies.  Sprinkle with nutmeg.