3 c. flour
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 sticks butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. rum

ICING:

3 tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. rum
2 1/2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
2-3 tbsp. evaporated milk or cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 large cookie sheets. Sift flour and nutmeg together. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and rum. Gradually add flour, mixing with spoon until well blended. Roll dough into 1/2 inch logs on a floured surface. Place logs 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes until light brown. Cool on wire rack. Prepare icing by creaming butter, vanilla, and rum. Beat in sugar alternately with cream. Spread over cookies and sprinkle with nutmeg.