Sift:

3 c. flour
1 tsp. nutmeg

Cream:

1 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar

Blend in:

1 unbeaten egg
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. rum flavoring

Add gradually the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape pieces of dough on lightly floured surface into long rolls 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut in 3 inch lengths. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes until light and golden brown. Cool and spread frosting on tops and sides of cookies. Mark frosting with tines of fork to resemble bark. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

FROSTING:

3 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. rum flavoring
1/2 c. confectionery sugar

Beat well. Add 2 additional cups of confectionery sugar alternately with 2-3 tablespoons undiluted evaporated milk or cream.